Opti Optimist 48L or 43L Airbag High Float with Long Valve (Colors)
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Opti Optimist 48L or 43L Airbag High Float with Long Valve (Colors)
The Opti 48 litre Optimist Buoyancy Bag is manufactured from polyurethane-coated nylon, offering exceptional strength while remaining approximately half the weight of traditional PVC buoyancy bags. The larger capacity helps reduce the amount of water remaining inside the boat after a capsize, improving recovery on the water.
Equipped with a twist-lock tube valve for fast inflation and deflation.
Features:
- Polyurethane-coated nylon construction
- Lightweight and exceptionally strong
- Twist-lock tube valve
- Large 48 litre capacity
- Ideal for Optimist racing and training
Specifications:
- Capacity: 48 litres
- Inflated size: 29 Ã 92 cm
- Deflated size: 44 Ã 98 cm
- Radius: 5 cm
| Feature | American | Metric | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size Inflated | 11.4 in x 36 in | 29 cm x 92 cm | Opti Twist Lock Tube Valve Buoyancy Bag |
| Size Deflated | 17.3 in x 38.5 in | 44 cm x 98 cm | |
| Radius | 2 in | 5 cm |
Opti Optimist 48L or 43L Airbag High Float with Long Valve (Colors)
The Opti 48 litre Optimist Buoyancy Bag is manufactured from polyurethane-coated nylon, offering exceptional strength while remaining approximately half the weight of traditional PVC buoyancy bags. The larger capacity helps reduce the amount of water remaining inside the boat after a capsize, improving recovery on the water.
Equipped with a twist-lock tube valve for fast inflation and deflation.
Features:
- Polyurethane-coated nylon construction
- Lightweight and exceptionally strong
- Twist-lock tube valve
- Large 48 litre capacity
- Ideal for Optimist racing and training
Specifications:
- Capacity: 48 litres
- Inflated size: 29 Ã 92 cm
- Deflated size: 44 Ã 98 cm
- Radius: 5 cm
| Feature | American | Metric | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size Inflated | 11.4 in x 36 in | 29 cm x 92 cm | Opti Twist Lock Tube Valve Buoyancy Bag |
| Size Deflated | 17.3 in x 38.5 in | 44 cm x 98 cm | |
| Radius | 2 in | 5 cm |









