Life Jackets, Uses, and Advantages of Inherently Buoyant, Hybrid or Inflatable PFDs

Life Jacket

Inherently Buoyant (Foam PFD's)

Uses

  • For swimmers and non-swimmers

  • Available in adult and child sizes

Advantages

  • Rugged

  • Low maintenance

Life Jacket

Air or CO2 (Inflatable PFD's)

Uses

  • For swimmers only

  • Adult sizes only

  • Requires regular user checks

  • Not for use in personal watercraft or sports, such as waterskiing

Advantages

  • Best comfort in warm weather

  • Compact size and maintenance

  • High performance

Life Jacket

Hybrid (PFD made with a combination of buoyant material and an inflatable bladder)

Uses

  • For swimmers and non-swimmers

  • Adult and child sizes

  • Requires regular maintenance

Advantages

  • Best comfort for non-swimmers

  • Stylish

  • High performance