ETSO-2C504 approved vest for use on helicopter operations to and from helidecks located in hostile sea areas. Vest has integrated lifting becket located at the center of the vest with breaking strength in excess of 585 lbs. (2,600 N). In an emergency situation, the lifting becket (EN396 compliant) allows for the wearer of the ETSO vest to be hoisted without the need for a separate lifting harness. This new vest looks and fits much like the Switlik X-Back life vest in that it includes an FR Nomex/Kevlar cover, dual-opening zipper closure, beaded inflation handle, X-Back adjustment system and a similar MOLLE style vest.
In addition, the new ETSO vest comes standard with the following features and accessories: