Life jackets

Find all material for marine safety within our category. Whether inflatable or foam, your life jacket is part of the essential safety equipment on board. Wearing a vest has also been compulsory since the decree of February 10, 2016 for any navigation at sea. Automatic vests or lifejackets, we also offer a wide range of products and accessories for vests, such as recharging kits, for the safety of sailors and boaters.

LIFE VEST, MANDATORY FOR YOUR SAFETY

Regulations require the wearing of a life jacket in all types of water activities. From coastal navigation to offshore navigation, only the capabilities of theflotation vests change, but wearing the vest itself remains obligatory.And to be fully effective, whether it is foam, automatic or manual, your flotation vest must be worn at all times. It thus ensures, depending on the model as with automatic vests in particular, the turning of a person, even unconscious. This is none other than the very definition of the life jacket, known to all practitioners. The flotation vest meets the 50 Newtons buoyancy standard. Thanks to the neoprene flotation vest, you will be ready to practice your water activities in complete safety. For sailing in a dinghy or an offshore trip, thelife jacketwill always be part of the equipment you must have on your boat.

LIFE JACKET OR BUOYANCY AID?

IMPORTANT: Life jackets andbuoyancy aids, better known as dinghy vests & foam vests, are used in the context of a professional or leisure activity and must meet the standards of the European Directive on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE – 89/686/EC). The “CE” marking affixed to each of the labels is mandatory and certifies that the vest is in compliance with the European directive. Buoyancy vests and buoyancy aids are classified by category, based on their use, performance and buoyancy. These categories each correspond to a type of buoyancy, expressed in Newtons, depending on the navigation program.

Called life jacket in English, or deckvest in some cases, the life jacket is worn like a sleeveless jacket. It is generally equipped with a zipper system on the front to make it easier to put on, and its buoyancy is designed to keep the head out of the water thanks to a wide collar enveloping the neck.The current flotation vest is made more comfortable thanks to its elastic straps and adjustable waistline, as well as thanks to theundercut strap which prevents the vest from rising under the wearer's neck once in the water.The50 Newton life vest, or buoyancy vest, is the most common model among sailing clubs and schools. Ideal for water sports such as kayaking and dinghy sailing, it is also very inexpensive with prices below 30 euros.

WHICH BRAND OF LIFE JACKET TO CHOOSE?

Many brands and associated products are available on the market. For you, we have selected the best. And apart from what the regulations recommend, there are several models and brands of life jackets on our site. Jobe, Spinlock, Plastimo or even Lalizas, each manufacturer has its own set of models and colors available for delivery. If you practice offshore sailing, it will be preferable to invest in a Spinlock vest with trigger system UML Pro Sensor Elite to prioritize your comfort. On the other hand, a Jobe vest with neoprene bands will be preferable for water skiing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding or any other leisure activity. Jobe remains the undisputed manufacturer of vests dedicated to leisure and water sports.

The main advantage of inflatable vests is their small size. Compared to a foam vest, an inflatable vest is more comfortable to wear. It comes in different forms and triggering modes, manual or automatic. An automatic life jacket requires servicing, spare parts included, every 2/3 years and is also equipped with a manual trigger. Spinlock remains the brand best known for its high-performance and durable products. Their design is designed to provide you with the greatest possible comfort while sailing. Different models adapt to the body shape of the wearer, adult or child.  

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIFE JACKETS ON NAUTISPORTS

Whether you enjoy river fishing, sea kayaking, water skiing or ocean racing, there is sure to be safety equipment suited to your passion. To navigate with complete peace of mind, you will need to choose a buoyancy vest, with or without a harness, depending on the water activity you are doing, but also depending on the equipment you are wearing. Choosing a suitable product means ensuring yourindividual buoyancyand maximizing your chances of survival at sea or river.

The first selection criterion is the distance that separates you from the nearest shelter, that is to say a place where there is the possibility of anchoring, docking or landing. This distance, determined in nautical miles, makes it possible to define the category for purchasing a suitable life jacket. The regulations indicate that from 0 to 2 miles from a shelter, you need a vest of at least 50 newtons. From 2 to 6 miles from the first shelter, a vest of at least 100 newtons is necessary. And for any navigation beyond 6 miles from the nearest shelter, wearing a life jacket of at least 150 Newtons is obligatory for men and women. For children weighing less than 30 kg, a life jacket of at least 100 newtons is mandatory regardless of the distance that separates you from shelter.

Each lifejacket orflotation jacket has a different use. Whether kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, motorboating or snorkeling, your safety comes first! The first criterion of choice obviously remains buoyancy, and you will have to scrupulously follow the regulations, which are designed to ensure your safety. Whatever the brand, like Plastimo life jacket, Spinlock, Jobe, Helly hansen or even Lalizas, or the type of product you are looking for, you will inevitably find one buoyancy vest in stock and available for delivery anywhere in France or Europe on Nautisports.com.

FIND THE LARGEST SELECTION OF LIFE JACKETS ON NAUTISPORTS

Foam or inflatable vest, undercut strap, manual or automatic release system, with or without harness, choice of color, such as the very popular Pilot 165 red and black from Plastimo, ISO and Solas standard, UML or hammar release... there are different types of vests rescue equipment, at different prices, in stock on our site to ensure your flotation if you fall into the water. Have a question or need information on delivery, stock or the inflatable vest that will suit you best? We are available to assist you by email or telephone.

And to benefit from free delivery, simply add the essential accessories and parts to your vest, like the recharge kit, the flash light, the harness or the gas canister. Finally, only one address on the internet if you want to benefit from advantageous prices: Nautisports. All year round, we strive to offer the best prices to our customers. No longer choose price over safety and go without further delay to our category dedicated to life jackets and do not hesitate to consult our page Black Friday to take advantage of the best offers and stock up on equipment at Nautisports.