Foam is considered the most reliable construction for a personal floatation device according to the coast guard.
Personal flotation device type 3.
We stock pet life jackets infant life preservers kid s life jackets youth pfds and adult life jackets in xs small medium large extra large and xxl life jackets 3xl and 4xl.
A pfd is an essential piece of gear for every kayaker canoer and stand up paddle boarder.
Note that a life jacket or life vest denotes a certain type of pfd though many people use the terms interchangeably.
As a type iii pfd the vapor is rated for both whitewater and flatwater.
Not designed to be worn.
Of buoyancy in comparison to their body weight to keep their heads above water.
Type ii near shore buoyant vest 15 5 lbs.
A type iv is not for unconscious persons non swimmers or children.
This made the nrs vapor our jack of all trades pfd.
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Although these devices are often referred to as seat cushions you should never use it as such.
While once again not a lifesaving device as a personal flotation device it has more than enough buoyancy to keep a conscious swimmer s head above water in a variety of circumstances.
Type iii pfds flotation aids.
Type iii flotation aid 15 5 lbs.
Type iv 16 5 lbs.
Calm inland waters where there is a good chance of rescue.
A personal flotation device also known as a pfd gives you more buoyancy to help you stay afloat in water.
Same buoyancy as type ii.
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At west marine we believe safety when boating should be your first priority.
All waters where help is present.
Type i 22 lbs.
Good for calm inland waters or where there is a good chance for fast rescue.
This degrades the foam and reduces the amount of floatation that is provided.
According to the personal flotation device manufacturer s association pfdma most adults need an extra 22 lbs.
A type iv throwable device can be a square style or a ring buoy or horseshoe buoy mounted on deck.
Wearers must put themselves in face up position.
This starts with having the right life jacket.
Intended for use in waters with heavy boat traffic.
Consider whether you will be in placid water or fast moving currents to find a device that delivers the appropriate level of safety.
A type i pfd or offshore life jacket a type ii pfd near shore buoyant vest is intended for calm inland water a type iii pfd or flotation aid is good for calm inland water a type iv pfd or throwable device is intended for calm inland water type v special use devices are intended for special activities.
For general boating or the specialized activity that is marked on the device such as water skiing hunting fishing canoeing kayaking and others.
