The best life jackets for board sports
The water sports lifejackets available on our site are suitable for all types of water sports, from paddling to sea kayaking, jet skiing and towed buoys. Often made of neoprene, this type of equipment is very comfortable, adapts easily to your size and promises increased safety.
How should you choose your board sports vest ?
All board sports professionals wear PVC , with a buoyancy rating of 50 Newtons. But beware... Whether you're a beginner kite surfer or a surfing champion like Kelly Slater, wearing this safety equipment is formally compulsory. Not wearing it is dangerous, as you'll have no buoyancy aids if you get swept away by strong currents. Here are a few criteria to help you choose your .
- Composition
All foam vests are made from PVC foam. The higher the product's rating, the greater its buoyancy. Foam lifejackets are all designed to last, but poor-quality foams can wear out on contact with water, which can affect the entire durability of your lifejacket.
Like a classic sailing jacket, a foam lifejacket is also manufactured to offer you the greatest possible comfort for your nautical pursuits. So the materials used to make a product like this are crucial to its overall quality and the protection it will offer you.
The strongest and most comfortable materials are neoprene and nylon. All Jobe lifejackets are made from one or the other, providing optimum flotation and stretch. The Jobe Men's Neoprene lifejacket is a perfect example. This range also includes the and the . Something for the whole family!
- The sport you practice
Some water sports and activities require more protection than others. However, a board sport like paddleboarding doesn't require as much protection as windsurfing and kiteboarding, due to the difference in intensity of the activities. Jobe's Fragment lifejacket collection is the perfect kiteboarding lifejacket.
Jobe's model is an excellent compromise as a . This type of product is still available on nautisports.com, with free delivery on orders over €150. The 4 Boucles offers excellent value for money, and is ISO-certified.
Which model to choose according to gender, weight and size
It's also extremely important to find out for which type of person the lifejacket you've spotted is intended. Is it a men's collection? A women's collection? Does the product correspond to your height and weight? Please also note that, in addition to offering adjustable sizes thanks to stretch neoprene vests, the can produce extra-large vests that it can't fit into standard stock. Standard products range from XS to 3XL. Keep in mind that the right size vest is essential for your protection while practicing your board sport.
Vest finishes and accessories
There's no need to get bogged down with a bunch of water sports . Just make sure that the basic and essential features of a lifejacket are present on the product to ensure your protection. The ideal finishes for your comfort are the fasteners, the buckle, and the presence of at least one zippered pocket. Foam lifejackets close more comfortably when they have a zipper in addition to a buckle. These finishes may affect the price of the vest, but not significantly.
