Life Jackets
Examples of Life Jackets
A life jacket and a buoyancy aid are similar in that they both promote water safety. Life jackets are designed for full flotation and offer the most buoyancy, whereas buoyancy aids offer more features, improved comfort and allow more movement, making them ideal for kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. Both are essential for having an enjoyable and safe time on the water.
Gas Inflated Life Jackets are designed to keep you afloat in an emergency or an unexpected fall into the water. Activated by pulling a cord, they inflate using compressed gas from a cylinder within the jacket, providing buoyancy sufficient for the wearer. These are usually the most appropriate option to wear during water sports like sailing, yachting, powerboating, and many off-shore safety jobs.
Similar to the Gas Inflated Life Jackets, Fixed Foam versions are designed to keep you afloat in an emergency or an unexpected fall into the water. Offering some of the best options to wear during water sports like sailing, yachting, powerboating, and many off-shore safety jobs. The buoyancy is often made of lightweight closed-cell foam, offer a hassle-free use, and are a reliable life-saving device.
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