What is the difference between life jackets and buoyancy aids?

Instead of being inflatable like some life jackets, buoyancy aids are usually foam PFDs or foam life jackets (also know as flotation aids). Often used in dinghy sailing or inshore, the main purpose of this type of PFD. In the case of this type of life jacket, they are not designed to help the person who has fallen overboard reach the nearest shore. More so, a good automatic lifejacket should be able to keep the person afloat for a longer period of time, up to several days.<a href="https://www.svb24.com/de/kategorie/baltic/sicherheit-rettungswesten.html#whatisthedifferencebetweenlifejacketsandbuoyancyaids">Read more</a>

How to find the perfect life jacket?

Three main variables are important to consider when choosing a life jacket or buoyancy aid:Inflatable or foam life jacket, buoyancy level and fit of the life jacket. Therefore, it is important to check exactly which personal flotation device suits your needs before buying a life jacket.<a href="https://www.svb24.com/de/kategorie/baltic/sicherheit-rettungswesten.html#howtofindtheperfectlifejacket">Read more</a>

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