How to choose a lifejacket (2024)

THE RIGHT SIZE OF LIFE JACKET!

It is essential your lifejacket should fit! It should sit firmly, but comfortably, and not slide around on the body. This is actually more important than saying the exact correct weight on the label. Children should never wear lifejackets “to grow in to”.

When trying on a lifejacket make sure that all zippers and buckles are properly fastened and adjusted. Make sure that the lifejacket does not slide up towards the chin when you have your arms stretched upwards (test this by asking someone for help to lift gently in the shoulders of the lifejacket). The lifejacket should sit firmly on the body and there should be no air gap between the lifejacket and the shoulders.

Think:

1. No air between the lifejacket and the shoulders.
2. Firmly on against the body.
3. Closed zipper.
4. Buttoned buckles and adjusted straps.