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A buoyancy aid differs from a life jacket in its conception and flotation characteristics. As its name suggests, it does not by itself keep the wearer at the water's surface. The user must swim to stay afloat.
Such aids are used during calm-water coastal sailing and for seashore activities.
These devices have a buoyancy rating of 50 N. They do not guarantee that the wearer's head will remain above water. Thus, the mouth and nose of an unconscious person in the water may be submerged. In contrast, life vests ensure that the wearer remains face up, with the head above the water. They have buoyancy ratings of 100, 150 or 275N.
The buoyancy aid should be tried on to ensure proper fit. An in-water test will demonstrate to what extent the aid will ride up along the body. If this is excessive, the device may cover the wearer's head or prevent the swimming movements necessary to stay afloat.
- Not bulky
- Light
- Limited buoyancy
- Danger of turning face down
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Watersport buoyancy aid 491-2 Eval
BUOYANCY AID “CORFU”, 50N EN ISO 12402-5 WITH 2 STRAPS This Buoyancy Aid is suitable for sailing and water sports. It is made of durable Nylon fabric and its design...
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Children's lifejacket Chico 100N, CE ISO LALIZAS
Child’s Lifejacket, Chico 100N, CE ISO 12402-4 Chico 100Nt lifejacket provides an improved fit and maximum safety. A large flotation collar supports the child’s head, while the small size...
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Watersport buoyancy aid ISO SERIES BIC Sport
All standards approved (Not U.S. Coast Guard), including...
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Sleeveless sport fishing buoyancy aid RTM Fishing
Fabric same as standard Angler lifejacket. - Shoulder reinforcement - 6 front pockets, 1 waterproof -...
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Sailing dinghy buoyancy aid COBRA PRO Henri Lloyd
NEW FOR 2013 - Our CE approved Cobra Pro buoyancy aid has been ergonomically constructed...
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Watersport buoyancy aid DB60 (60N) Crewsaver
Crewsaver's range of Buoyancy Aids has something for everyone, with products to suit all aspects of surface water sports. low bulk designs such as the...
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Baby's lifejacket BABY Plastimo
100 Newton category lifejacket. Self-righting capacity, keeps the child's head well out of the water. • Buoyancy : polyethylen foam. Buoyancy is higher than the minimum required...
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Baby's lifejacket EUROPE Marinepool
Art.-Nr. kids available as orange, fish design or Sponge Bob 5-10 kg 5000586 10-15 kg 5000587 10-20 kg 5000588 20-30 kg 5000589 30-40 kg 5000590 adults 40-60 kg 5000591 60-70 kg 5000592 70-90 kg 5000593 90 ++...
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Ladies' watersport buoyancy aid 4916 Gill Marine
The Pro Racer Buoyancy Aid has been developed with...
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Watersport buoyancy aid (neoprene) BA900 SECUFIT® 50N TRIBORD
Réf : 8112802 The most of the product : This neoprene...
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Children's lifejacket PV9508 VIKING
Approved according to 96/98/EC and MSC-81(70) MSC-207(81) and MSC-200(80) compliant Fordable...
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Children's lifejacket PV9508 Viking Yachting
Approved according to 96/98/EC and MSC-81(70) MSC-207(81) and MSC-200(80) compliant Foldable...
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Canoe and kayak buoyancy aid CREEK Grabner
Super-Lifejacket for Hobby-Paddlers Whereas a lifejacket for white-water freaks incorporates all sorts of features of eventuality, which one could need, hobby paddlers do not necessarily...
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Canoe and kayak buoyancy aid PRO Sandiline
DESCRIPTION The logical choice for a PRO athlete DETAILS A new version of our best selling Buoyancy Aid. The new PRO has adjustable webbings on the shoulder, ISO 12402 - 5 approved...
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Watersport buoyancy aid JET-PRO Veleria San Giorgio
Particularly suitable for active water sports...
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Canoe and kayak buoyancy aid TRISULI MOOVING
500 D Cordura fabric, - Braided seams, - Néoprène comfort on shoulders, - front pockets...
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Canoe and kayak buoyancy aid MKV-001 Zacki Surf und Sport Wetiz
This surf ski / kayak buoyancy aid has been designed by Dawid Mocke, world´s...
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Canoe and kayak buoyancy aid 2XL/3XL Current Designs
This Wenonah Canoe and Current Designs branded life jacket is the MTI Journey PFD. The Journey offers outstanding comfort with its complex contoured...
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Automatic professional inflatable lifejacket 1MTQ - 150 N Mullion Survival Technology Ltd.
Double chamber inflatable lifejacket / Zip fastening cover / Crutch strap / Marine grade whistle / Solas retro-reflective tape on bladder / Chequered...
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Sailing dinghy buoyancy aid Zhik Pty Ltd
Slick PFD made for racing fast. No extra unnecessary straps and buckles. Once you have this PFD set to the correct comfort tension you have...
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Canoe and kayak buoyancy aid OMNI HIGHBACK Palm
A new highback design with the rear foam placed high on the back allowing for greater comfort when using high seat backs found in recreation and sit-on-tops. Features...
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Sailing dinghy buoyancy aid K 1 Baltic
K1 is a brand new design for active water sports such as dinghy sailing and kayaking. Adjustable in the waist, chest and length, the K1 also...
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Buoyancy aid BA500 Leon Sports
Foam PFD BA500 offers the most comfort fit available in a low profile zip front vest. 4 tension loks cinch...
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Sailing dinghy buoyancy aid 50N Forward Sailing
Thermoformed front and back pannels allowing a good shock protection and a flex...
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Watersport buoyancy aid (neoprene) COLLISION Ion Essential
Features › Super elastic snug body fit › Sound pocket inside (dominik Gührs Signature Modell) › Inside-Out wearing › Non-restricting shape for...
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Watersport buoyancy aid MEN'S V1™ SERIES Stearns
Revolutionary V-Flex design in our life jackets makes for the most flexible PFD ever for the active watersports pro Deep vertical V sculped...
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Watersport buoyancy aid WATSON COMP Liquidforce Wakeboards
When Watson brainstormed this vest with our design crew, he wanted one that had the comfort of a Cardigan pullover style vest, but the ease of...
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Watersport buoyancy aid airhead
AIRHEAD® manufactures a wide variety of the best quality floatation vests that your money can buy. Ergonomically designed deep necklines...
