Tornado Lifejackets can help consumers choose a stylish lifejacket that'll keep everyone safe when having fun on the water
Choosing the right lifejacket is essential for being safe and enjoying time on the water. There are several key things to consider when deciding which one is right.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Choosing the right lifejacket is essential for being safe and enjoying time on the water. There are several key things to consider when deciding which one is right.
Activity
The first thing to do is consider the activity the jacket is needed for. This will quickly determine whether a buoyancy aid, a foam lifejacket or a gas lifejacket is best suited. There may be a slight cross over in some activities, but generally there is a jacket that is right for the purpose.
If the activity is close to shore, where help is near and / or the user can swim to safety, then a buoyancy aid is a good fit. This will include activities such as dinghy sailing, standing up paddle boarding, jet skiing, kayaking, water skiing and angling. If a person can't swim or aren't competent then a 100N foam lifejacket is probably more suitable.
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If the activity is in coastal waters and help might not be so close to hand then a 100N foam or 150N inflatable lifejacket would be recommended. Inflatable (gas) lifejackets inflate when either the wearer falls into the water or when the toggle cord is pulled. They are particularly well suited to activities where something small, light and unobtrusive is needed. Both foam and gas lifejackets can be used for sailing, angling, speedboats and motor yachts.
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If the activity is offshore or ocean based then a higher newton inflatable lifejacket would be required such as a 275N. This will include activities such as offshore sailing, ocean sailing and ocean motor yachting.
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It should be more obvious what jacket is most likely needed, there are a few more details about each that are worth being aware of.
Details to consider
Buoyancy aids
Buoyancy Aids come in different buoyancy weights and sizes. For nearly all activities, 50N is sufficient but if the wearer is taking part in sports in fast running water then 70N is recommended. Buoyancy aids are cutaway around the arms giving good manoeuvrability. A wearer should buy one which matches body weight but it should also fit snugly and be tight to the chest. A shorter buoyancy aid can be more comfortable if the wearer will be sitting down and pockets can be useful for storing equipment.
View our 50N buoyancy aids here
Foam lifejackets
Foam lifejackets are 100N and different from buoyancy aids in that they are designed to preserve life; they will turn the wearer on their back and support the head. Similar to buoyancy aids, they come in different sizes and should match the weight of the wearer whilst being a tight fit - making sure that the jacket can't rise above the wearers head when in the water.
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Inflatable (gas) Lifejackets
- Inflatable (gas) lifejackets are one size only, they come in both automatic or manual versions.
- Manual inflation – gives the wearer the decision on whether the jacket needs to be inflated or not. This can be useful in situations, such as angling, where the wearer might accidentally fall into the water. The downside is that if the wearer is unconscious, panics, or loses mobility then the wearer may not be able to pull the cord.
- Automatic inflation – will deploy itself when the wearer falls into the water meaning that if the wearer is unconscious the lifejacket could save their life.
Lifejacket brands There are many different lifejackets brands available, make sure that they have been CE certified and ISO accredited. Tornado Lifejackets currently sells Marinepool life jacket, Seago lifejackets, Spinlock lifejackets and Spinlock buoyancy aid.
About Tornado Lifejackets
Tornado Lifejackets are passionate about safety on the water and want water sports enthusiasts to enjoy their activities with peace of mind. They therefore sell quality adult lifejackets and children lifejackets that are affordable and accessible. Their lifejackets are all from Europe's largest manufacturers complying to the highest standards for safety include ISO accreditation and CE approval. Their knowledgable team of experts are always on hand to answer any water safety questions you may have.
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David Edwards, Tornado Lifejackets, 44 7880737633, [email protected]
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