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Which life jacket type<br />

is right for you?<br />

Use<br />

Off shore<br />

Open or rough waters<br />

Coastal cruising<br />

Offshore<br />

Advantages<br />

Floats the best, although bulky to wear.<br />

Will turn most unconscious wearers<br />

face-up; highly visible coloring.<br />

Use<br />

Inland waters or calm waters where<br />

fast rescue is likely<br />

Use<br />

Inland waters or calm waters where<br />

fast rescue is likely<br />

Use<br />

Many are suitable for open or rough<br />

waters, as well as calm and inland<br />

waters.<br />

Nearshore<br />

Inherently Buoyant Types<br />

Buoyancy Aid<br />

Inflatables<br />

Advantages<br />

Comfortable; will turn some<br />

unconscious wearers face-up.<br />

Great option for children.<br />

Advantages<br />

Very versatile and comfortable.<br />

Extensive and diverse assortment<br />

of styles available.<br />

Advantages<br />

Will turn most unconscious wearers<br />

face-up. Not bulky, comfortable to<br />

wear.<br />

Hybrid (combines inherently buoyant material with an inflatable bladder)<br />

Use<br />

Inland waters or calm waters where<br />

fast rescue is likely<br />

Advantages<br />

Comfortable; will turn some<br />

unconscious wearers face-up.<br />

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