Does it inflate more than one time with the CO2 cylinder?

Gary, thank you for your question. The vest is inflated when a properly armed CO2 cylinder is deployed and the concealed gas is released into the inflation bladder. Once a CO2 cylider has deployed it is no longer able to inflatable your vest. The vest can be inflated and deflated many times though. Rearm kits are sold where you can release the COs from the bladder, repack the vest and install a new cylinder and your vest is back in service. I have included a link on Amazon to the rearm kit associated with the vest you are inquiring about. Hopefully this answers your question. Thank you for your interest in Blustorm®. https://www.amazon.com/BLUESTORM-Cartridge-Compatible-Automatic-Flotation/dp/B087QQVCRW/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=bluestorm+rearm+kit&qid=1618951044&sr=8-3

Can it be kept inflated?

Diane, thank you for your question. The vest is intended to remain inflated at a predetermined minimum buoyancy for 24 hours. The inflation chamber is a porous material and will lose small amounts of pressure over time, but can be re-inflated to the desired buoyancy by blowing into the manual oral inflation tube. This situation may exist if you were to enter the water and rescue was a long time from being available. Otherwise if you are thinking of using this inflatable lifejacket as a traditional style foam lifejacket and using it as a buoyancy or swimming aid while in the water, we do not recommend this type of use. They can be difficult to swim in due to how the inflation is positioned on your body and if it is damaged due to the in water activity you are participating in, you would not have buoyancy protection at that point. Inflatable lifejackets are intended to be short term, immediate buoyancy for emergency situations until rescue can be provided. Hopefully this answers your question.. Thank you for your interest in Bluestorm®.

Does this have an expiration or life expectancy?

No. Just replace the CO2 cartridge every couple of years.

So - just to be clear - this vest will deploy whenever it's in contact with water. That is - it's not a 'hydrostatic' mechanism that Mustang's using?

Jon, thank you for your question. Deployment all depends on your meaning and interpretation of "contact with water". The mechanism is design to deploy when fully submerged in water. Rainfall or spray from large waves should not initiate deployment. The mechanism in the Bluestorm® Cirrus26 is on rare occasion, susceptible to humidity but generally does not deploy unless fully under water. You are correct in stating that this mechanism is not a hydrostatic mechanism, but both mechanisms reply upon submersion to deploy, they just activate in different manners. Hopefully this answers your question, but please feel free to reply if you need further information and thank you for your interest in Bluestorm®.

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M**W

Comfortable and slim design

Well made. Comfortable fit without excessive bulk. Come on, ANYTHING you wear will have some bulk. This is pretty streamlined. Use it for flat water kayaking. Doesnt interfere with paddling. At some point will jump in the water to see how the self inflate works for the fun of it and to acclimate to how it works. Felt cooler on hot days than I would have with a full jacket.

18.08.2025

M**T

Good item

Comfortable, well built.

2.12.2025

J**N

Great ROM

I like the small profile, makes it easier to fish in my kayak!

29.11.2025

M**S

Good product so far

Good quality light weight not cumber some, I can't give it a 5 star cause I haven't fallen overboard to see if it floats me yet.

13.04.2025

H**Y

Only con is the price, but it’s worth the buy.

Comfortable and instructions were pretty easy to follow. I did find a YouTube video to confirm them as this was my first PFD with a CO2 can. Price was pretty steep and I could not find a coast guard approved alternative. So I caved and purchased this one for the highly reflective colors for safety visibility and the low profile for comfort and to help me actually want to wear it. Can confirm if you have a C+ cup size this PFD is comfortable and not restrictive on you like a normal life jacket style. Wore out once so far and feel like this one will last me for years as stitching looked secure and durable. So plan to get my moneys worth and be out on my new kayak as much as possible. lol.

14.09.2025

L**R

Life jacket

My husband so happy to receive this life jacket. So light weight great for fishing…

4.01.2026

B**D

GOOD PRODUCT ar a decent price

After using it for 2 years, 2 to 3 times a week during the sailing season, still looks new. NOTE: I never tried it's effectiveness in the water.

22.11.2025

D**N

Big yes….

Easy to complete setup and comfortable to wear over clothing.

30.11.2025

ASIN	B08QJR7JQ3
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#22,032 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #30 in Life Jackets & Vests
Brand	BLUESTORM
Brand Name	BLUESTORM
Closure Type	Buckle
Color	Apex Black
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (878)
Date First Available	March 19, 2021
Fit Type	Universal
Included Components	Great Product
Item Dimensions LxWxH	24 x 12 x 2 inches
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	24 x 12 x 1.2 inches
Item Weight	16 ounces
Manufacturer	Bluestorm
Material	Polyester
Model Name	SL6F-21-BLK
Number of Items	1
Outer Material	Foam
Package Weight	0.73 Kilograms
Part Number	SL6F-21-BLK
Personal Flotation Device Type	Life Jacket
Size	One Size
Special Feature	Inflatable
Strap Type	Adjustable, back strap
Style	Vest,Jacket
Suggested Users	unisex-adult
UPC	850011451212
Warranty Description	Warranty

BLUESTORM Cirrus26 Inflatable PFD Life Jackets for Adults | US Coast Guard Approved Automatic Life Vest w/Manual Override Convertibility

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