Lifejacket Guide
(Courtesy Crewsaver)
What do you need - lifejacket or buoyancy aid?
|
Type
|
275N |
150N |
100N
|
50N
|
|
Air only
lifejacket 62lbs/28kg
buoyancy
|
Air/air foam lifejacket 33lb/16kg buoyancy
|
Foam lifejacket 23lbs/11kg
|
Foam bouyancy 11lbs/5.5kg
buoyancy
|
| Activity |
yachting sportsboat powerboats RIBS |
yachting sportsboat powerboats RIBS |
dinghy sail sportsboat powerboat RIBS |
active water sports-canoeing,dinghy,kite surfing |
| Suitability |
swimmers non swimmers |
swimmers non swimmers |
swimmers-inshore non swimmers |
only suitable for competant swimmers |
| Conditions |
offshore severe heavy waterproofs |
all but most severe |
reasonable calm conditions
|
sheltered water- help close by |
| Assurance |
improved for those unable to help themselves |
reasonable for those unable to help themselves |
reasonable calm conditions |
sheltered water-help close by |
| Protection |
no guarantee to self right an unconscious user but will in majority of cases |
may not immediately self right an unconscious user. |
not guaranteed to self right an unconscious user and should not be expected to protect airway in rough water |
only provides support to conscious people who can help themselves |
With Air inflation there are choices /combinations -Manual 275N and 150N
-Automatic 275N,150N and Junior
-Hammar 275N,150N and Freedom
All are available with or without harness.