PFDs, Buoyancy Aids and Lifejackets explained

PFDs, Buoyancy Aids and Lifejackets explained. This video explains the different buoyancy aid and lifejacket categories, and which buoyancy aid or lifejacket is suitable for you. I explain how to find out how much floatation the buoyancy aid or lifejacket has, and what they're made for.
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0:00 Intro
0:32 PFDs explained
1:10 Buoyancy & Life Jacket Categories
2:00 Buoyancy aid vs life jacket
2:28 PFD type approval
3:22 Which buoyancy is best
3:53 Whitewater buoyancy
4:21 Life jacket inflation
5:46 Buoyancy aid vs life jacket
6:13 Childs buoyancy
7:04 How to buy a buoyancy aid or life jacket
7:38 How to buy a PFD online
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[@Poundforce]

Just shows the importance of this video to be safe, I really thought the 50N meant 50N of buoyancy! 🤯 very enlightening thank you

[@philswatersports]

Hi, Yes, it's a common misunderstanding. You really need to check you're getting the right buoyancy for your fit. Glad you found it helpful!