Upgrade your Type IV Throwable Device!ThrowRaft has created the world's first inflatable, compact and throwable Type IV that's approved by the United States Coast Guard (Approval 160.049/275/0). Meets Type IV Carriage Requirement for all recreational vessels in US waters, so it can replace your boat's square cushion or ring buoy.Key FeaturesCan be manually inflated with a pull of the toggle, or will inflate automatically when submerged in the waterCan be easily repacked and reused multiple times with a standard 24gr cylinderJust like an inflatable PFD, the ThrowRaft is self inspectedVery compact and easier to throw, with packed dimensions of 11" x 4"Can be thrown either packed (up to 40 feet) or fully inflatedPacked size is five times smaller than a square cushion, nine times smaller than a ring buoyHigher buoyancy (20lb. - 90N) and larger deployed size that a throwable cushion (22" x 21")Highly visible in a search and rescue operationMade in the USAProduct TestingThere are over 35 U.S. Coast Guard tests conducted to achieve and maintain ThrowRaft's TD2401 approval. Testing is continuous in every manufacturing step to ensure each device exceeds U.S. Coast Guard requirements. A few tests include:Puncture Resistance: Similar to USCG approved inflatable life jackets, the device must resist being punctured when inflatedThrow Tests: The device must be thrown with accuracy in the inflated and packed positionWater Spray Test: The device is exposed to water spray in the packed position and cannot unintentionally inflateUninflated Buoyancy Test: The device is unarmed and submerged underwater for an extended period of time. It is then released and must float to the surface unassistedGrab Strap Tensile Test: The devices grab straps must suspend 150 lbs of weight off the ground for an extended period of timeRearm and Repack Test: The device must be rearmed and repacked by an unfamiliar user with easeDrop Test: The device must auto inflate after being dropped into water from 110 feet