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Restube Automatic (rating & experience)

by Laura

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The original Restube Automatic is an automatic, self-inflating lifebuoy.
On contact with water, the buoy is inflated in a few seconds.

How good is the Restube Automatic?

The product is suitable for rescue from a distance and for securing drones. When packed, the buoy is compact and easy to throw. This makes the Automatic ideal for providing first aid.

More articles you might find interesting: All Restube floating buoys reviewed.

Restube Automatic rating

Product details

Advantages

  • Rescue from a distance
  • Securing equipment

Disadvantages

  • is not suitable for own use
  • CO₂ cartridges must be replaced after each use

Features

  • Weight: 245 g
  • Material: Nylon, TPU
  • Wearable by drones: from 900 g load capacity
  • Pack size: 15 × 6 × 5 cm
  • Scope of delivery: floating buoy, bag, CO₂ cartridge, operating instructions

Security

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The Restube Automatic can be thrown from a distance as first aid to a person in need of rescue. The buoyancy of 75 N, approx. 7.5 kilograms, means that a buoyancy aid can be quickly brought to an adult person. This means that the person with the buoyancy aid can stay in the water for longer and wait for rescue or swim ashore with support.

The bright yellow color of the buoy significantly increases the visibility of the person to be rescued. This makes it easier to find the person in the water again afterwards.

Conclusion: Unlike other buoyancy aids, this one is specially designed for distance rescue. This life buoy saves important time and speeds up first aid.

Material

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The floating buoy consists of a CO₂ cartridge, a bag and a floating buoy.
The buoy and bag are made of robust nylon. The yellow floating buoy also has a TPU coating.

Conclusion: The material is robust and durable and can withstand heavy loads.

Application

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Unlike the other Restube floating buoys, the Automatic is triggered on contact with water. The floating buoy can either be thrown from a distance to a person to be rescued or dropped at the desired location using a drone. For this, the drone should have a load capacity of over 900 g.

Another possible use is to attach the buoyancy aid to a drone or other equipment and thus protect the equipment from sinking in the event of a crash.

This video shows how the Restube Automatic is used and then folded up again correctly:

Restube automatic - For first responders & drones

Conclusion: The Automatic makes it possible to help people and secure equipment from a distance. The application is simple and intuitive.

Field of application

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The Automatic can be used for rescuing people and for drones. The buoyancy aid is thrown manually for people. Delivery is also possible by drone.

To protect equipment such as the camera and drone, the automatic is attached to the drone. If it crashes, it keeps the equipment afloat. Most insurance companies only pay for expensive equipment if the damaged devices are sent in. This means that the insurance can also apply in the event of complete damage.

Conclusion: The Automatic is suitable both for rescuing people and protecting equipment.

Automatic Conclusion

The automatic buoy enables people to be helped from a distance and to be given buoyancy assistance as quickly as possible. Alternatively, the buoy can also be used to secure your own equipment, such as drones. This prevents the equipment from being lost and the sea from being polluted.

Experience and customer opinions

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Restube alternatives

As an alternative to the Restube Automatic, other buoys can be used, such as the Restube Active, Restube Beach or Restube Extreme. The buoys vary in their buoyancy, but all offer safety in the water. The Restube automatic is the only Restube that is triggered on contact with water.

Restube Automatic FAQ?

What is Restube Automatic?

The Restube Automatic is a self-inflating buoyancy aid that is triggered on contact with water.

Who is Restube Automatic suitable for?

The Automatic can be used for private use or by water rescue services to assist people in the water as quickly as possible.

What is Restube Automatic suitable for?

The Restube Automatic is suitable for use for personal rescue and distance and to protect equipment such as drones.

What does Restube Automatic cost?

The Restube Automatic costs approx. 100 $.

Laura

Beach and snorkeling expert
Laura lives in Greece and couldn't imagine a day without the sea on her doorstep. When she's not writing for BeyondSurfing, she likes to spend her free time on the beach or in the water with snorkeling gear.

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