is this vest works as same as a personal float vest?
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Yes this is a personal floatation device / vest. It is really well made, I love mine.
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The vest I ordered was too small and seemed very stiff. I doubt if you could swim in it because it basically keeps your head and shoulders out of the water; I guess, just as a lifejacket is suppose to do. I hope this helps you with your decision.
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This is a type III device, BUT it must be worn at all times to qualify as an approved Coast Guard life vest. You can't just have it in the boat as with other flotation devices. Unless it is worn, it doesn't count.
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I believe life vests are universal. I know there are some vests that are made for specific genders and they are usually labeled so.
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YES! you can actually, here on amazon, on another page this same vest is offered in 4 different colors. http://smile.amazon.com/UTG-PVC-VEST-Tactical-Vest/dp/B001WJ4QPI/ref=pd_sim_sg_28?ie=UTF8&refRID=1K33YNCJQH1YSZNTJRAS though for an uplifted cost it seems.
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No you adjust the side of the vest to make it smaller. Or bigger it fit you . It great you need to get one I love my vest
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not really. padding is for comfort, which will come in handy with weight of equipment. the thin and lite weight padding will not float once it absorbs water though. definitely an equipment/utility belt not a floatation device.
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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 would think so, I however, wear mine in a pool in water 9' or more, and it does keep me on top of the water.As far as bulky wear, I suppose it may be a bit less bulk around the waist only compared to a full life vest...I neverthought of wearing it while I kayak! Thanks for asking the question Marvin!
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Perfect. I'm five feet tall, and I love mine! It has adjustable straps. It is so much more comfortable than a regular life vest. I got the manual version, because there are times when I want to get in the water to get rocks or driftwood. I got the automatic version for my husband, who is a heart patient and fishes from a boat and doesn't intentionally get in the water.
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I bought two of these for my 10 & 11 year old grandsons. The vests have a wide range of adjustments and I am sure it would work for you. They are 85 & 95 lbs and at first the vest seemed to big, but they were able to adjust it down to fit them.
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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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The weights are evenly distributed front and back. No way will you be disappointed with this vest. So many options to vary total weight too.
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no it's not. It's just a simple vest, but works well when kayaking. I bought 2 one for me and one for the wife . Nice vest for the price.
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It does have a very small amount of buoyancy even when empty but was able to dive 20ft repeatedly at underwater museum in cancun. It also did work well to partially inflate and view from surface on shallow reefs. We have tried a couple different brands of vest and these are hands down the best.
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I couldn't say. I never bought the vest. I buy Nerf guns for work (I am a computer nerd that lives in a cubicle). I paint them and modify them to shoot at people I work with. Since it has a light under the barrel you would have to look at how the grip and size is on both products to know for sure.
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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