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      • Onyx Marine/Water Sports : Lifevests Onyx Movevent Dynamic Vest-Orange-XS SM
         
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        Onyx Movevent Dynamic Vest-Orange-XS SM
        The Onyx Outdoor Movevent Torsion Vest comes in Orange and Aqua. This vest fits your body like a glove, yet innovative vented channels help keep you cool during movements. SOLAS grade reflective material gives better visibility. The sculpted and flexible design conforms to you and stays in place. Shoulder adjustments...
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        Onyx Marine/Water Sports : Lifevests Onyx Movevent Torsion Vest-Red XL 2XL
         
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        Onyx Movevent Torsion Vest-Red XL 2XL
        The Onyx Outdoor Movevent Torsion Red Vest provides excellent mobility for kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddling . This vest fits your body like a glove, yet innovative vented channels help keep you cool during movements. The mesh in the lower back fits high back seats and sit-on-top kayaks. The...
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        Onyx Marine/Water Sports : Lifevests Onyx Movevent Torsion Vest-Red M L
         
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        Onyx Movevent Torsion Vest-Red M L
        The Onyx Outdoor Movevent Torsion Red Vest provides excellent mobility for kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddling . This vest fits your body like a glove, yet innovative vented channels help keep you cool during movements. The mesh in the lower back fits high back seats and sit-on-top kayaks. The...
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        Onyx Marine/Water Sports : Lifevests Onyx Movevent Torsion Vest-Red XS SM
         
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        Onyx Movevent Torsion Vest-Red XS SM
        The Onyx Outdoor Movevent Torsion Red Vest provides excellent mobility for kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddling . This vest fits your body like a glove, yet innovative vented channels help keep you cool during movements. The mesh in the lower back fits high back seats and sit-on-top kayaks. The...
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      • Onyx Marine/Water Sports : Lifevests Onyx 4-Pack Type II Vests In Stowage Bag Adult Universal
         
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        Onyx 4-Pack Type II Vests In Stowage Bag Adult Universal
        Stay safe on the water with this set of four adult-sized orange life jackets from Absolute Outdoor. The jackets come in a clear storage bag to keep them neatly organized and accessible. A strap across the top of the bag makes it easy to carry. Approved by the U.S. Coast...
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        Onyx Marine/Water Sports : Lifevests Onyx Boat Cushion Red
         
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        Onyx Boat Cushion Red
        Designed to be thrown to someone who has fallen overboard. This cushion should always be immediately available for emergencies and should not be use for small children or non-swimmers or unconscious victims. Cloth outer fabric. U.S.C.G. approved. Color: Red.Designed to be thrown to someone who has fallen overboardCloth outer fabricU.S.C.G....
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        Onyx Marine/Water Sports : Lifevests Onyx Infant Boating Vest Blue
         
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        Onyx Infant Boating Vest Blue
        Specifically designed for the general boating family who is looking for comfort, style and safety in an affordable vest. 200 Denier nylon oxford outer fabric, all PE foam construction. U.S.C.G. approved. Yellow. Lb. Capacity: Less than 50. 200 Denier nylon oxford outer fabricPE foam construction. Specifically designed for the general boating family...
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      • Onyx Marine/Water Sports : Lifevests Onyx Universal Sport Vest Tan  Black 2XL  4XL
         
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        Onyx Universal Sport Vest Tan Black 2XL 4XL
        A uniquely designed vest with looks, style and comfort. 200D nylon fabric outer shell, PE foam construction, D-ring kill switch attachment, two 1 body belts, two roomy pockets with flaps. U.S.C.G. approved Type II. Size: 2X Universal. Color: Tan.PE foam constructionD-ring kill switch attachment,Two roomy pockets with flaps.
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      • RAVE Life Vests Universal Nylon PFD Infant
         
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        Universal Nylon PFD Infant
        Description RAVE's Infant Universal Nylon Life Jacket are great for a variety of water sports activities.The Infant Universal PFD fits infants less than 30 lbs. (14 Kg) with a 16-20" (41-51cm) chest, durable Nylon with soft foam core, 3 sure-lock buckles with leg loop strap, heads up pillow for safety...
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      • RAVE Life Vests Infant Neo Life VestRAVE Life Vests Infant Neo Life Vest
         
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        Infant Neo Life Vest
        Description The Infant Neoprene Life Vest is brightly colored so you can see your little ones wherever they are.The Infant Neoprene Life Vest provides comfort and safety for the youngest of water sports enthusiasts. Features zip closure with 2 belts and 2 leg loop straps, drainage mesh, type III PFD,...
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      • RAVE Life Vests Child Neo Life Vest
         
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        Child Neo Life Vest
        Description Comfortable and brightly colored children's neoprene life jacket for water safety.The Child Neoprene Life Vest provides comfort and safety for young water sports enthusiasts. Features zip closure with 2 belts and 2 leg loop straps, drainage mesh, type III PFD, USCG approved, and fits children 30-50 lbs.(14-23 Kg) with...
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      • RAVE Life Vests Youth Neo Life Vest
         
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        Youth Neo Life Vest
        Description The Youth Neoprene Life Vest provides comfort and safety for younger water sports enthusiasts.This youth life jacket is lightweight, durable and contours to your body featuring a zip closure with 2 belts, drainage mesh, type III PFD, and USCG approved. Fits youth 50-90 lbs. (23-41 Kg) with chest size...
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      • RAVE Life Vests Women's Neo Life Vest - Large
         
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        Women's Neo Life Vest - Large
        Description The women's Neoprene Life Vest is a form fitting, female specific vest with a shorter waist.The women's life jacket features soft Neoprene fabric for ultimate comfort and safety. Perfect for all water sports activities. The large size fits women 90+ lbs. (41 Kg) with a chest size 36-39" (91-99cm)....
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      • RAVE Life Vests Women's Neo Life Vest - Medium
         
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        Women's Neo Life Vest - Medium
        Description The women's Neoprene Life Vest is a form fitting, female specific vest with a shorter waist.The women's life jacket features soft Neoprene fabric for ultimate comfort and safety. Perfect for all water sports activities. Medium size fits women 90+ lbs. (41 Kg) with a 33-36" (94-91cm) chest. Features Features...
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      • RAVE Life Vests Women's Neo Life Vest - Small
         
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        Women's Neo Life Vest - Small
        Description The women's Neoprene Life Vest is a form fitting, female specific vest with a shorter waist.The women's life jacket features soft Neoprene fabric for ultimate comfort and safety. Perfect for all water sports activities. Small size fits women 90+ Lbs. (41 Kg) with a 30-33" (76-84cm) chest. Features Features...
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      • RAVE Life Vests Men's Neo Life Vest - Large
         
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        Men's Neo Life Vest - Large
        Description The Men's Neoprene Life Vest is built for style, comfort and safety for use with any water sport.The Men's Neoprene Large life vest features a zip closure with 2 belts, drainage mesh, type III PFD, fits men more than 90 lbs. (41 Kg) with a 41-45" (104-114cm) chest. USCG...
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      • RAVE Life Vests Men's Neo Life Vest - Medium
         
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        Men's Neo Life Vest - Medium
        Description The Men's Neoprene Life Vest is built for style, comfort and safety for use with any water sport.The Men's Neoprene Medium life vest features a zip closure with 2 belts, drainage mesh, type III PFD, fits more than 90 lbs. (41 Kg) with a 37-41" (94-104cm) chest. USCG Approved....
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      • RAVE Life Vests Men's Neo Life Vest - Small
         
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        Men's Neo Life Vest - Small
        Description The Men's Neoprene Life Vest is built for style, comfort and safety for use with any water sport.The Men's Neoprene Small life vest features a zip closure with 2 belts, drainage mesh, type III PFD, fits more than 90 lbs. (41 Kg) with a 33-37" (84-94cm) chest. USCG Approved....
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      Getting it Right With Buying Your Life Vests- Buyer's Guide Life vest is an important personal floatation device. They tend to be lighter than life jackets however, both are good at getting the job done. Your safety while kayaking, skiing or going on a boat cruise should not be compromised. For that, you should always go for quality PFDs. This article takes you on a step by step guide on how to buy the best life vests for your safety and overall comfort. Firstly, let's look at the types of life vests  Type I life vests With over 20 pounds bu ...Read more

      Getting it Right With Buying Your Life Vests- Buyer's Guide

      Life vest is an important personal floatation device. They tend to be lighter than life jackets however, both are good at getting the job done. Your safety while kayaking, skiing or going on a boat cruise should not be compromised. For that, you should always go for quality PFDs. This article takes you on a step by step guide on how to buy the best life vests for your safety and overall comfort.


      Firstly, let's look at the types of life vests 

    • Type I life vests
    • With over 20 pounds buoyancy, type I life vests are perfect for adults. They are designed to turn the wearer face up in the case of unconsciousness. They are however big and heavy.


    • Type II life vests
    • Type II life vests are similar to type I. They offer a buoyancy of up to 15.5 pounds and also cause an unconscious person to face up. Interestingly, they are very affordable.  They are Ideal for boaters and kayakers as well. Type II life vests are sturdy and easy to use as well. They don't look fashionable though.


    • Type III life vests
    • Next is type III. These life vests are often used by skiers. They are designed to be buckled or zipped from the front. With a buoyancy of 15 pounds or more, they are used for rescuing conscious wearers. That is to say that they don't make the wearer face up. They are generally comfortable and are widely used for watersports.


    • Type IV life vests
    • These are not meant to be worn but held onto in the case of a user who accidentally falls into the water. I.e to say that they are throwable PFDs. They offer a buoyancy of 16.5 pounds. 


    • Type V life vests
    • These types are mostly used for rafting and boarding. They require strict adherence to the usage instructions as well.

      Life Vests buyer's guide

      In choosing the right life vest, you should consider the type of water activity you would be using it for, the size and fitting, material quality, weight, etc. Let's take a closer look at these factors.


      Type of water activity

    • Canoeing and Kayaking
    •  Type III life vests mostly feature here. They are made light and comfortable for sitting comfortably in the kayak. They have large cuts around the neck and arms for easy paddling.


    • Fishing
    • These also feature more of type III life vests. They have wide cuts around the arm for comfortable paddling. They also have multiple pockets to hold your fishing gear.


    • Skiing and other Watersports
    • Life vests used here are soft and comfortable. Mostly made with a lot of foam padding. They also have large cuts around the arm for easy paddling and maneuvering. They are made to tight fit the users.


    • Recreation
    • Life vests used for boat, kayak or canoe cruise. They are made to provide maximum comfort to users. They are mostly type II vests.

      Life vest material

      What material your life vest is made of determines its - buoyancy, durability, comfort and cost. The two most commonly used materials for making life vests are

    • Nylon
    • Nylon made life vests are generally less expensive, most commonly used, lighter and more comfortable. However, they don't have much buoyancy as compared to neoprene made ones. They are ideal for recreational use and other water activities aside from watersports.


    • Neoprene
    • Life Vests made with neoprene are sturdy and provide more buoyancy than nylon made ones. They are more expensive too. Neoprene made life vests are ideal for all watersports.

      Size and fitting

      Choosing the right size of life vest helps keep you safe. Life Vests that are bigger than the wearers are almost useless as they might slip off when you enter the water. On the other hand, life vests that are too tight would make the wearer uncomfortable. So, it is important that you check for the size of the life vest that would give you a proper fit. Don't forget also to consider the age and size of the user. Life vests for kids are made with more safety straps to hold them tightly.  Adults should consider their chest size and choose life vest sizes that would fit without being too tight on the chest region.

      Weight and buoyancy

      Another important factor to consider is the weight of the user and the buoyancy of the vest. You should buy life vests that have more buoyancy than your body weight. It would be wrong to put on a life vest made for kids as an adult. 

      Summary

      With the many things to consider before buying a life vest to ensure your safety and comfort, this article breaks them down for your buying ease. We at Recreation Outfitters offer you the best brands of life vests for your maximum safety and comfort.  Go on, contact us now and smile later!


      Recreation Outfitters top brands for life vests


      Sea Eagle life vests

      • Life Jacket XXL 50"- 60" Chest

      Rave life Vests

      • Infant Neo Life Vest
      • Universal Nylon PFD Youth  
      • Universal Nylon PFD Adult
      • Universal Nylon PFD Child
      • Universal Nylon PFD Infant

      Onyx Outdoor life vests

      • Onyx A/M 24 Inflatable PFD - Black - Automatic/Manual [132000-700-004-21]
      • Movevent Torsion Vest - Red - XS/Small [122400-100-020-21]
      • Onyx A/M-24 Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD) - Mossy Oak Elements [132000-855-004-19]
      • Onyx Airspan Angler Life Jacket - M/L - Green [123200-400-040-23]

      Stearns life vests

      • Stearns Pfd Adult Comfort Series Max-5 Camo Vest Small
      • Stearns Youth Heads-Up Life Jacket - 50-90lbs - Green [2000032674]

      Mustang Survival life vests

      • Mustang Survival Rev Young Adult Foam Vest Camo 90 Plus LBS
      • Mustang Survival Rev Child Foam Vest Azure Blue 30-50 LBS
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