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Events 2019, METs, trade show -

Hall 7 Stand 251

Hall 7 Stand 251

TeamO Marine will once again be exhibiting at METs trade show in Amsterdam (November 19-21) and we invite trade and business visitors to come and meet us on our stand in Hall 7 Stand 251.  Please note that this is a new location for our stand compared to previous years. If you are intending to visit the show and would like to book an appointment to see our latest designs or place orders for the 2020 season please email info@teamomarine.com    NEW PRODUCTS LAUNCHING AT METS 2019! 

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AIS unit, MOB1, Product Review -

Tested: AIS MOB devices – help your crew to save your life if you should go overboard

Tested: AIS MOB devices – help your crew to save your life if you should go overboard
Pip Hare Ocean Racing reviews the best of the current AIS MOB units that you can fit inside your lifejacket in the current issue of Yachting World. Her top recommendation? The OceanSignal RescueMe MOB1

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Sailing Uma Reviews TeamO BackTow Lifejackets

Sailing Uma Reviews TeamO BackTow Lifejackets

It's important to know how things work BEFORE you actually need them. This include knowing how your lifejacket works, so when Youtube sensations Dan & Kika from Sailing Uma chose TeamO lifejackets when they were upgrading their safety kit on board their liveabord boat Uma recently they decided to put their jackets to the test.

 

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2019, IMOCA, Offshore Racing, Transat Jacque Vabre, yacht design -

Exciting times for boat nerds!

Exciting times for boat nerds!

The latest IMOCA to be launched in Lorient is Thomas Ruyant's Govens boat, which hit the water on Friday. With only a few weeks until the start of the Transat Jacques Vabre there have been on average a new boat launched every week for the past 6 weeks. It's going to be an exciting start line! For the boat nerds out there (basically everyone in the TeamO office), the interesting thing here is how diverse the designs are. Ruyant's machine is all about the curve - the bow shape, the scooped foredeck and the soft lines on the cabin rooftop. Everything is about...

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Dan and Kika, Innovation, Lifejacket Review, Sailing Uma -

TeamO worn by Sailing Uma for Atlantic Crossing

TeamO worn by Sailing Uma for Atlantic Crossing

 ‘It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters, in the end’ We couldn’t agree more, so we’ve joined forces with Kika and Dan from Sailing Uma. They are currently crossing the Atlantic as part of their world tour and they have taken a couple of TeamO BackTow lifejackets with them to keep them safe on their journey.    We’re planning to catch up with @Sailing Uma at Southampton Boat Show in a few weeks, but if you haven't come across these guys before we recommend checking out their Youtube channel...

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Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Doug Busch
Very Comfortable

I looked at a lot of different life vest and found these to be the most comfortable life jackets and with the option of being towed correctly was on obvious choice. Been very happy with the life jackets.

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Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Dana H
Offshore 170N

Fits very well, I was able to make all the adjustments necessary to fit me. The instructions are good so read them. I have not deployed the jacket yet. I also have worked out how to attach the MOB1. The tether works as expected and attaches to the jack lines with the clips. All in all, I am very pleased and recommend buying this life jacket.

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Ocean 275N BackTow Lifejacket
Zbyněk Hercík
Good choice

Would prefere any EU shop, customs and Vat procedure is boring :)

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Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Umberto
Excellent lifejacket

I purchased this life jacket in January and, although I have (fortunately) not had the opportunity to use it in a real emergency, I have used it several times. The materials and workmanship are excellent and the jacket is very comfortable to wear, despite being an offshore jacket, which is bulkier than many other “coastal” items (the jacket has a light, a built-in hood and can easily accommodate a PLB). For a more in-depth analysis, look for the Yachting Monthly review published in 2022.
There are only two “issues”: the backtow system does not appear to be all that easy to be repacked if the jacket has been activated and the system deployed. The manual is not very clear on this and the videos on the TemO website refer to older and different versions. I hope TeamO will address this by publishing an updated video for the current system. Otherwise, it would probably be a wise idea to open the jacket and record a video showing how the system is packed for future reference.
The second issue is due to Brexit: if, like me, you plan to buy this life jacket from abroad, be prepared to pay very high customs duties. It's not TeamO's fault, clearly (they seem to try to keep prices low), but if you end up paying 30% more than the listed price, other products might become more interesting. Of course, you'll have to give up the backtow system as TeamO is the only manufacturere to offer a similar solution.

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Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Gasper Snuderl

I had a chance to use my new vest this October on 14 days offshore sail. It fits very well no problem to wear it many hours and the materials seems good and durable. Considering my heigh almost 2m i would appreciate even longer straps between legs (always easy to shorten than other way). I haven't fall over yet but once it happens, I will write the second part of review.

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