How much float does this lifejacket have? I am not a very good swimmer so I am looking for a lifejacket with pretty good buoyancy.
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I weigh about 220lbs and I go water skiing with it. Many crashes and it keeps me afloat just fine without any swimming effort. I can just sit there in the water if I want. Hope that helps.
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Aloha a wetsuit does not take the place of a choosen vest that inflates when you pull tab this is the most you can do to be more buyount.
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This is an excellent ski jacket. Given the right size; you should be held almost upright during flotation.
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It is great!!! I don´t know swim and when I used it for first time quickly I afloat...
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I've never tried while swimming but I would think it would be fine. The only time I lose it is when I'm doing push-ups or burpees.
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I don't know if it floats. It was too small for what I needed, so I packed it away and don't know where. Sorry.
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I don't know. I am 190 and it's fine with me. Being in the water I don't think we weigh as much and when you put your arms out to the side I think it will also help you float. I would give it a try.
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Hello, I would suggest you buy a 4 module.I find it most useful when my weight is evenly distributed. I have not tried it without the fourth but I have read other reviews that state better buoyancy is achieved with evenly distributed foam pieces. I believe that to be true.
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Hi, we've done a lot of research and learned that kids' life jackets aren't categorized by types I, II or III. However, we and our swim instructors have tested these jackets for our 2 children (6 and 3) and concluded that the kids are un-sinkable wearing them and the only position for their heads is up above water. They are great. We recently bought a 3rd one for our 1 yo nephew.
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Nope, no floatation value, but very little weight/drag either. They do a good job of blocking wind and keeping a chill away. You will need something more high tech for that.
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This is meant to stay buoyant in the water. It will float to the surface if dropped. Please let us know if there is anything else that you may need.
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It never did specify. When my son was two to three years old, he would use it with 2 or 3 of the floats attached. I would suggest calling the company directly being that even their website does not have specific weight information. 1-800-SWIM-GEAR (794-6432) Good luck. It was surprisingly the best product for my son to swim on his own (not that we would leave his side) but he was able to have the freedom that water wings &/or float vests just dont allow.
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Yes, it will keep you afloat, but it is probably safer to wear a certified life jacket. I just wear mine in a local swimming pool. The belt fits right under your chest so I'm not sure how that would hit you when you are sitting in a kayak.
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In my experience, I wouldn't suggest this for a child so young. Look for a vest or suit that will keep them afloat or a ring that goes in the pool.
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No flotation assistance. But the Neosport triathlon suits including the short leg sleeveless models give some buoyancy. But for casual swimming or daily training in a cold pool, the vest is much easier to put on and take off.
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If you are only putting your face underwater, it will be fine but your body will have a bit of trouble because the life jacket is supposed to keep you afloat
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This product weighs under 5 pounds, and you do not need an air pump. My hubby and I used this floatie at the pool all summer without refilling the bladders. It even held my neighbor's weight and (shhh) he's over 200 pounds:) I love this floatie!
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See the handle hanging (lowest item in the photo) that is attached by a line to a small cylinder of air. You have to pull that handle to set off the air that inflates the vest. It is category III lifevest:" Good for calm, inland waters, or where there is a good chance for fast rescue." I was a little disappointed that the makers of these vests are not required to state that in their advertisements. I bought mine for offshore kayaking, and I really should have purchased a more expensive model. If you are doing any river rafting I would recommend something that does not require manual inflation. If you accidentally bump your head, you may be incapable of igniting this device. Good luck. See the handle hanging (lowest item in the photo) that is attached by a line to a small cylinder of air. You have to pull that handle to set off the air that inflates the vest. It is category III lifevest:" Good for calm, inland waters, or where there is a good chance for fast rescue." I was a little disappointed that the makers of these vests are not required to state that in their advertisements. I bought mine for offshore kayaking, and I really should have purchased a more expensive model. If you are doing any river rafting I would recommend something that does not require... » Read More See the handle hanging (lowest item in the photo) that is attached by a line to a small cylinder of air. You have to pull that handle to set off the air that inflates the vest. It is category III lifevest:" Good for calm, inland waters, or where there is a good chance for fast rescue." I was a little disappointed that the makers of these vests are not required to state that in their advertisements. I bought mine for offshore kayaking, and I really should have purchased a more expensive model. If you are doing any river rafting I would recommend something that does not require manual inflation. If you accidentally bump your head, you may be incapable of igniting this device. Good luck. « Show Less
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This is a U. S. Coast Guard approved Type V with Type lll performance, for Adults over 16 years of age and over 80 lb's. I do not know what USGS category it is. It has a minimum buoyancy of 22.5 lbs. when inflated. I would guess the weight to be about 1 pound. It is so comfortable and lightweight I don't even know it is on. I use it for kayaking and fishing, I am 5'-6" and go 240lbs, so I am no lightweight, best vest I ever bought.
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It floats but it should be tied off to your life vest. You really don't want to be searching for your safety light inan emergency situation