Adult lifejackets: how to choose?
The main safety accessory on board, the adult or child lifejacket comes in different classes, sizes and uses. Adult lifejackets are defined according to a number of criteria, which should be taken into account before purchase. Adults should choose their lifejacket according to size and weight.
Choosing the right adult lifejacket
Once you've selected the type of lifejacket you need for your particular water activity, you'll need to choose it according to your personal criteria. Your choice should be based on your size. Lifejacket sizes vary according to brand and model. The right size lifejacket guarantees buoyancy and freedom of movement during navigation. The buoyancy level defines the level of safety the lifejacket is capable of providing. You can enhance the safety of your foam or inflatable lifejacket with such as a harness. brands have different ranges of adult lifejackets in their catalogs, so it's up to you to choose the one best suited to your needs.
Adult lifejackets for water sports
Every water sport has its own lifejacket. If you're a thrill-seeker who enjoys water sports such as paddling or kayaking, our category will help you find the right product for you. We recommend that you choose an adult foam lifejacket. According to the ISO standard, a lifejacket with a buoyancy rating of 50 Newtons is required for use within 2 nautical miles of the coast. Plastimo offers competitively priced lifejackets for water sports, such as the . It has been designed for dinghy and other board sports enthusiasts. Thanks to its design, a lightweight lifejacket like this one takes up very little space and offers ample freedom of movement.
Boating comfort
For coastal navigation and pleasure boating, the ISO standard reminds you that you need an adult lifejacket with greater buoyancy than for water sports. Should you accidentally fall overboard, you need to be sure that your lifejacket will keep you afloat. As a general rule, sailors prefer with very high buoyancy compared to foam lifejackets, which range from 100 Newtons to 200 Newtons. Above this level, the vest falls into the category of .
Lifejackets with a buoyancy rating of over 100 Newtons are all automatically inflatable. The most popular lifejacket for boating is the . It's available with or without a harness, with a choice of UML automatic, Hammar automatic or manual activation. It's a timeless classic from Plastimo, proving its reliability year after year. The Spinlock brand is not to be outdone, with its reliable and comfortable Deckvest 6D 170N vest.
Lifejackets for adults only, not for children ?
Most lifejacket models are available for both adults and children. Women's neoprene lifejackets are also available on our site. You'll find something for every taste, available for delivery!
Only professional lifejackets or those designed for extreme conditions are reserved for adults, as they are far too sophisticated. This is the case with certain Hammar hydrostatic or UML automatic jackets designed for offshore sailing. These high-quality vests are designed to withstand the heavy weight of the tools the wearer may have, or the force of currents if you fall overboard. These jackets are always equipped with a manual release system in case the Hammar or UML mechanism should fail.
