We have all heard over and over the many reason why people don’t want to wear life jackets. Everything from: they are too bulky and uncomfortable; they are ugly; they are too hot to wear; and they get in the way of activities. An inflatable life vest, often referred to as an inflatable or an inflatable PFD, is an excellent alternative to traditional foam life jackets.
An inflatable life vest gives you excellent protection in case the unexpected happens, and are now available in U.S. Coast Guard approved Types III and V. An inflatable life vest is comfortable and lightweight to wear, even in hot weather, stylish, and with a flexible, low profile they won’t get in the way of your favorite water activity – whether its fishing, boating, paddling, or sailing.
For more information on US Coast Guard ratings for inflatable life vests, read our article on U.S. Coast Guard Life Jacket Ratings. To learn how to calculate pounds of buoyancy, read our article What Does Pounds of Buoyancy Mean?