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Mustang Survival Launches Swift Water Rescue Professional Equipment Solution

Victoria, BC/Bellingham, WA - Mustang Survival today unveiled an innovative new personal equipment solution for Swift Water Rescue professionals today at SARSCENE 2007 which brings together search and rescue experts from across Canada and around the world in Victoria, BC. Combining the revolutionary new Mustang Survival Swift Water Rescue Dry Suit PRO and industry leading Force 6 Swift Water Rescue Flotation Vest, this outstanding combination provides unrivaled protection for Search  and Rescue teams, fire department members or any other professional entering the water to affect a rescue. The Swift Water Rescue Dry Suit PRO (MSD577 SR) developed with direct water rescue community input, has an innovative design that addresses the unique needs of swift water rescue. Its fitted design minimizes drag and fatigue, improves rescuer safety and effectiveness, while optimizing agility and confidence. Articulated padding and abrasion resistant materials increase protection from debris, improve rescuer safety and add durability. Mustang Survival has partnered with Force 6 to offer the Swift Water Rescue Vest (MRV100 SR) as the perfect accompaniment to the Swift Water Rescue Dry Suit PRO. Featuring light weight, rugged and durable materials this rescuer's Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is easy to swim with and doesn't attract or hold dirt. The more feature rich instructor vest (MRV200 SR) has removable front and back pockets and extrication leash (cowtail). "Training and working directly with rescue professionals our engineers experienced the challenges they face and were able to design a dry suit that better meet their needs in the most demanding rescue scenarios," said Frank Leffelaar, Marketing Services Manager for Mustang Survival. "The partnership with Force 6 allows us to offer a complete solution that will keep rescuers comfortable, dry and safe when duty calls." According to Jim Lavalley, Managing Director/Master Rescue Instructor for Rescue Canada, "the new swift water rescue dry suit from Mustang is an outstanding choice for swift rescue professionals. In a rescue you want a suit that will be comfortable to wear, give you total mobility and keep you dry. This suit does all that and more." "Swift water rescue professionals need their equipment to stand up to the most challenging environments," said Gerald Dworkin, Technical Consultant for Aquatic Safety and Water Rescue for Lifesaving Resources. "Mustang worked with the rescue community toentify their unique needs and designed a high-performance dry suit to better support rescuers in their often perilous jobs." About Mustang Survival For 40 years Mustang Survival has been committed to providing life support solutions. Through constant innovation and the application of new technologies, Mustang is the leading supplier of quality flotation and hypothermia protection products to the most demanding users - from fishermen, sailors and power boaters to the Coast Guard, jet fighter pilots and even NASA astronauts. For more information or to demo the Swift Water Rescue Dry Suit PRO please contact: Rob McMahon , Marketing Communications Specialist Mustang Survival Phone: (604) 244.6739 Email: rmcmahon@mustangsurvival.com www.mustangsurvival.com/water-rescue