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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Read the U.S. Coast Guard description of life vest ratings to understand. A vest adds buoyancy to an already naturally buoyant human being. Thirteen pounds of buoyancy for example would be too much for a person under 90lbs. and adequate for anyone bigger than that. You can't float a 30 pound hunk of iron from on of these but you can float a 300 pound. man.
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Pamela, In the same manner that a life preserver would keep you afloat, this belt would also keep you afloat. It is intended to be used when doing aqua aerobic type exercises. If your goal is to do aqua aerobic exercises (i.e. float on your stomach or your back while kicking your legs or doing arm exercises), this would be a good piece of equipment for you. Have a good weekend. Sincerely, Roy Lazarus Trivillage.com
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I wouldn't if I could help it.. I don't think its rated for swimming. I've taken it on some pretty wet runs but never purposely submerged it. Doubt it would survive a Triathlon is that's what you're thinking.
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The belt gives you buoyancy but you have to use your hand and legs to keep yourself upright and stable. It helps you tread water. It is an aid, not a float
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Pamela, In the same manner that a life preserver would keep you afloat, this belt would also keep you afloat. It is intended to be used when doing aqua aerobic type exercises. If your goal is to do aqua aerobic exercises (i.e. float on your stomach or your back while kicking your legs or doing arm exercises), this would be a good piece of equipment for you.Have a good weekend.Sincerely,Roy LazarusTrivillage.com
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I tested the floating strap in fresh water (a bucket) with an Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 camera. It floated just fine. At least one of the reviews said it floated in a swimming pool. The flotation is not super strong, so I imagine a strong current (like you would find in white water) could pull it under for some period of time. Not sure how it performs with other cameras, but it worked great when I took it to the Virgin Islands recently.
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These are not really thick enough to add floatation. I use them for splash protection and have only been in the water with them a couple of times but have not noticed any added floatation.
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This is a floating device! I would get the life proof case that is what we have and it works well in the pool
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No this belt doesn't have the same floatation. Aquajogger would be recommended.
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I am not sure. I weigh about 200 lbs and I use this belt in the ocean with a 2.4 ml wetsuit as the water is very cold. The wetsuit does give me extra buoyancy which is not always good. The belt does hold me in the proper jogging position and it is very comfortable.
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Not with any luck. It is a life jacket, it's purpose is to keep you afloat if you are not a good swimmer or if laws wherever you are boating or floating in my case mandate it.
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My gradnson almost 3 used it but we never left him alone. I cannot assure you the life jacket will keep your daughter floating on her back with her head out of the water. But I can say the life jacket is of excellent quality.I have to warn you because in the case of my grandson he kept "unbuttoning it" which is something your less than 2 years old might not do.I suggested on my review to the manufacturer to close the jacket on the back to avoid children opening it easily or think of a safer way to close it.
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I have a 19 month old that weighs 23lbs. We tried on a friend's Puddle Jumper and it fit a little loose but it still help him float and enjoy himself. Off course, you need to keep a constant eye on your child even with a life vest. I don't think it will fall off, my child is on the slim side and it did not slide off his arms.
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This is just the Jacket that goes over the lifeproof case to make it float. You need to buy the lifeproof case
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Yes, I'm a little lighter than that, but not too far off. However, don't buy this item, the belt and buckle system is crap. It's very hard to set and when the belt is wet it slips and the next thing you know the float is in your armpits. Try another brand.
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I've been using it for scuba in Florida and it works. I didn't want one that would float so I got this one. It's not designed for water but works great. You just have to remember to let it dry in a cool dry area. The size was great for me also.