Is this vest coast guard approved?
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It does NOT keep the child afloat. It is specifically designed to help the child be more buoyant and develop comfort with the water.
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My answer would be yes. It is VERY CHEAP. You can literally make a cardboard chestplate and it'll be stronger than the vest.it's flimsy.
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yes it will. it will have to be adjusted. This vest feels like a real military tact vest
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You should be ok, these vests have a pretty wide size range. Although keep in mind the waist adjustment is only at the back. The buckles at the front are fixed.
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The vest is adjustable at the shoulders and waist. It fits almost any build.
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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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No, this is only approved for cars. There is another product called flight vest (we don't have) that is designed for airplane travel. Our 2 yr old did fine in regular airplane buckle.
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Yes this is a personal floatation device / vest. It is really well made, I love mine.
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I haven't had a chance to use it yet, as my camping trip had to be cancelled. It looks and feels exactly like my Ex's Goretex USMC issued jacket. The jacket was 100% waterproof, and very lightweight. I'll try to remember to repost and update my review when I actually get a chance to try it.
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It is a U.S Coast Guard approved type lll marine head. And meets all No Discharge regulations. Hope that helps.Jim. Down Time Marine
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It's a great vest for the money! No, you won't have a problem with it being too big. They run very small.
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Not on the vest. I used the vest on safari in South Africa, and was very happy with it. No problems!
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It is the type that you have to wear on board if it is to be recognized by the US Coastguard. I believe a 3?
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Nope! This is not a tactical vest. It is made from lightweight dry-fit material.
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Im 6'1" 200lbs man, the belt on it reaches where a normal belt would fit on your pants. whould it protect from a cow or bull? uhhh no. this is a tactical mounting vest, made to mount pouches and equipment on it, not to protect from blows. despite the hollywood looks, its not a "bulletproof" vest. search surplus stores or google for flak jackets. old vietnam era flaks are heavier and are thickly padded.
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I do not know if it is OSHA approved but it is well built and very sturdy. I feel very secure using it.
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My husband set the straps setting for me, I feel very secure using it. A friend recommended it to us. When we are in the Bahamas==it is in constant use. Great vest!!!!!