Choosing a lifejacket according to size and weight
Knowing how to choose your lifejacket according to size and weight is a determining factor, since your equipment must suit both your activity and your morphology to ensure optimum safety. Among the many categories of lifejacket, you need to select equipment that can support your weight in the water, and that is adapted to your measurements to guarantee comfort and peace of mind in practice.
Before you take the plunge !
The lifejacket, or vfi, must be worn over clothing and be in working order before every sea voyage. In fact, choosing a lifejacket is a crucial step in determining your survival at sea. So it's imperative that you do your homework before buying a and a release system that's right for you.
The buoyancy of lifejackets is expressed in newtons and manufactured to an ISO standard. These features are very important in guiding your search and choice according to your activity. They will enable you to choose a lifejacket according to your weight. Indeed, the Iso standard in Europe defines PFD vests according to a buoyancy index of 50, 100, 150 and 275 Newtons (this is a typical buoyancy for a wearer weighing around 70 kg).
The different types of lifejacket, whether foam, inflatable, manual or self-releasing, can be adjusted to suit your body shape. Depending on your weight, adjustable straps are provided on the vest so you can wear effective equipment for your safety and well-being. Properly adjusted, these lifejackets are specifically designed to keep your head above water in the event of an accidental fall at sea, and to turn an unconscious person over with automatic inflation. Depending on the model, your equipment may come in S, M, L or XL sizes, for example. In this case, you need to know which lifejacket to choose in relation to your size.
The addition of various protective accessories, such as a harness for attaching to your boat, can also affect the buoyancy of a lifejacket. However, the presence of reflective stripes or the cartridge on your lifejacket do not really influence the buoyancy of your equipment, but they do offer additional safety for your nautical activities.
Large lifejackets: for whom, what for ?
Lifejackets for adults are designed for standard sizes and suitable for waist sizes from 60 to 130 centimeters. Models are also available on our site for even larger waist sizes, up to 175 centimeters. Corpulent people or wearers of heavy, wrap-around clothing will also be able to claim suitable equipment. The is one of these. Information on waist size and circumference can be found on the compliance label or product data sheet of each vest, as it may vary depending on the model.
Other models of standard automatic lifejackets are also available in "plus size" versions. From the Spinlock 6D to the Plastimo Pilot 165, don't hesitate to contact us if you can't find the most suitable version of your lifejacket.
Life jackets for toddlers
For and lifejackets for babies weighing less than 30 kilos, the 100 Newton category is compulsory. This requirement protects your children by ensuring that they turn onto their backs, even if they can't swim or are unconscious.
Go to Nautisports for a suitable lifejacket
To help you for your boat, Nautisports.com, specialist nautical equipment retailer, offers a full range of Helly Hansen products at the best prices. Other brands are also available for delivery anywhere in France.
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