100N lifejacket - 100N safety brace

Choosing a lifejacket for your favorite water sport

Depending on your water sports activity, the safety standards governed by ISO will differ. The further you practice an activity from a rescue station, the more danger you expose yourself to. In fact, coastal navigation extends up to 6 nautical miles and requires you to wear a lifejacket adapted to the risks involved, i.e. a lifejacket with 100 Newtons buoyancy, like the Gilet De Sauvetage Typhon 100N Plastimo.

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Most 100 Newton buoyancy lifejackets are automatic lifejackets, as they guarantee greater comfort. This type of inflatable lifejacket is a big hit with coastal sailors and light sailors alike, and in particular with Plastimo's products, the majority of which are available from Nautisports. Lifejackets can save your life, but we recommend that you always sail with caution. Remain vigilant and adapt your navigation to your environment, the weather and currents.

Coastal navigation and beyond

If you plan to sail beyond 6 nautical miles from the coast, you'll need to wear a higher performance lifejacket, with buoyancy of at least 150 Newtons. Some sailors prefer foam lifejackets, but these don't guarantee buoyancy or rollover if you fall overboard. If you already know how to swim, you'll need a buoyancy aid.

You should also choose your lifejacket according to your height and weight. If you're stout, or if you wear your watch outfit (overalls + jacket) all the time, which adds significantly to your weight, you'll have no trouble choosing a lifejacket with 150 Newtons of buoyancy. The Plastimo Pilot 165 lifejacket with harness, for example, will do the trick.

The ISO standard strictly prohibits the use of a lifejacket with 100 Newtons buoyancy for offshore sailing. For this category of sailing, 250 Newton lifejackets are mandatory. These high-performance products inflate extremely quickly and turn a person overboard very effectively. Vests are triggered in record time, especially on products with UML Pro Sensor automatic systems. Hammar 250N lifejackets, like the Vito 275N Spinlock, are also renowned for their reliability.

Which accessories for your 100 Newton buoyancy vest ?

With or without harness and lanyards, 100 Newton buoyancy lifejackets are high quality and perfectly suited to providing the safety you need. The advantage of these lifejackets is that they can be used by men, women and children. Many vest accessories, such as harnesses, subcutaneous straps, vest refill kits and reflective strips, are sometimes included in the total price of the lifejacket. If you're missing any of the accessories in this category, we advise you to purchase them to improve your safety and comply with the ISO standard.