All the life jackets we carry are U.S. Coast Guard Approved. In Making Sure Your PFD is Safe, we explain how extensive the testing is to earn that certification. This testing goes a long way toward assuring that any jacket you choose will do its job to keep you safe while you’re on the water.
After seeing a girl get her “horse collar” Type II vest pulled off over her head as she “maytagged” in a hole, I began looking for alternatives.
We’re fortunate to have so many jackets to choose from. Whether you’re kayaking on rivers or the ocean, rafting, fishing, canoeing, SUP boarding, sailing or enjoying any other watersport, there’s a life jacket that’s perfect for you. And they’re comfortable! Pick one that fits you well and you can wear it all day, no problem. There’s just no excuse for not wearing one. As we pointed out in Let’s Stop Senseless Loss of Life, all those lame excuses for not wearing yours are just that – lame excuses.
It wasn’t always this way. When I started boating back in the mid-70s, the jacket selection was much more limited. Continue reading →