275 lifejacket, the professional lifejacket

A 275 newton buoyancy lifejacket is designed primarily for committed use, like lifejackets for professional sailors. Equipped with both a UML automatic release system and a Hammar hydrostatic system, this type of inflatable lifejacket is ideally suited to offshore sailing and extreme conditions. The 275N is the safest lifejacket available.

$275N buoyancy vest features

The first advantage of the 275N buoyancy lifejacket is that it can be turned over in less than 5 seconds once in the water, compared with around 10 seconds for a 100N resistance vest. It also keeps the head on its sides and back, even when the wearer is unconscious. This level of performance ensures your safety, even in extreme sailing conditions.

This type of vest is mainly intended for pleasure boating more than 6 miles from a shelter, and for professional sailing where heavy clothing and tools are carried. Sailing more than 6 nautical miles from a shelter is akin to offshore sailing. This type of vest is therefore not suitable for children. Finally, lifejackets capable of withstanding such force often require 60 gm lifejacket refill kits.

Finally, the ISO standard reminds us of the need for accessories depending on the buoyancy level of the lifejacket. In the case of the 275N vest, the following are both mandatory and recommended:

Whistle (mandatory)
Tow handle (mandatory)
Subcutaneous strap (strongly recommended)
Flash light (strongly recommended)
VHF beacon (strongly recommended)

The 275N in detail

Since the invention of lifejackets , science has been at the service of navigator safety. The unit of measurement Newtons measures the force of an object in relation to gravity. The application of this measurement to lifejackets enables us to differentiate between them according to their ability to resist the force of man and the objects he is carrying once inflated in the water. In the case of 275N professional lifejackets , it is possible to float correctly on water up to a maximum force of 275 Newtons exerted by the wearer, depending on his or her build and equipment.

So note that the heavier you are, the more you'll need a vest with a higher resistance in Newtons. Safety standards such as ISO also determine which type of vest is mandatory, depending on your activity. The more dangerous and remote the activity, the heavier your equipment will be, so the higher the buoyancy you'll need.

What's more, a 275N lifejacket will help you stay afloat longer while waiting for rescuers to arrive. The

is the best-value product on the market. Equipped with a harness and subcutaneous strap, it guarantees optimum protection for the wearer. You can choose between Hammar hydrostatic or UML automatic release. Remember to bring along a , and to consult its instruction manual before use to reset your vest after use.

Remember, too, that in Europe, buoyancy standards apply by default to people weighing up to 70 kg. Select the size and resistance of your lifejacket accordingly.

275N lifejackets on Nautisports

The best vest to meet ISO and SOLAS requirements is the Deckvest Vito 275N Hammar Spinlock . With a much higher price tag than Plastimo's Pilot range, this vest is aimed at professionals or extreme sailors. A product in this category is therefore equally suited to industrial fishing and deep-sea sailing, guaranteeing the utmost safety. For such expensive equipment, nautisports.com offers free delivery if your order exceeds €150 for delivery to a relay point.