Lifejacket

Are you going to enjoy a day out on the water by boat? Then a life jacket is essential. A life jacket can save lives in emergencies and it is therefore wise to have one available for every person on board.

Accidents can happen at any time and cannot ever be prevented. However, you can prepare yourself by buying enough vests for your fellow passengers. This ensures that everyone can sail safely and serious situations can be prevented.

Life jackets come in different shapes and sizes. So take a look at our range and see what's available.

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Why is a life jacket so important?

As you have probably already heard, life jackets should be used in case of emergency. save lives, hence the name. Should you fall unconscious into the water while sailing, boating or any other water activity? Then the vest will ensure that you can continue to breathe.

The vest's large collar keeps your head above water and automatically turns you onto your back. This allows you to keep breathing at all times and prevents serious accidents.

So don't hesitate to buy a life jacket when you go out on the water for the day. In this case, also make sure that all co-farers have a vest at their disposal.

What is the difference with a life jacket?

There is often a lot of confusion between the terms "life jacket" and "lifeboat".lifejacket'. But what exactly are the differences between these two types of vests?

The biggest difference between these two types of vests is in the collar. A life jacket does not have a collar that keeps your head above water. Instead, a life jacket serves as a tool for better floating. However, you need to be able to swim well.

Often life jackets are used during water sports, because you can orientation under water in the event of a hard fall, deteriorates. You might end up swimming to the bottom instead of to the surface. This can be prevented with a life jacket because you are already being pulled towards the surface.

A life jacket, on the other hand, serves primarily as a means of rescue in emergency situations. It will keep you afloat at all times, regardless of your mental or physical condition at that moment. You do not need to be able to swim to stay afloat.

Different types of lifejackets

If you are looking for a life jacket, you will soon be presented with the choice between two different kinds of vests, These are either solid or automatic lifejackets. Both types have the same function, but work slightly differently. Below, we explain exactly what the differences are so that you can make a good choice for yourself.

Solid jacket

A solid life jacket can be recognised by the large collar that ensures that your head always stays above water. The vest is filled with foam, which makes it possible to high buoyancy. This means that you do not need any swimming experience in order to stay afloat.

So these are ideal lifejackets for children who do not yet have a swimming certificate but would like to spend a day on the boat. Take a look at our range and find the jacket that meets your needs.

Automatic jacket

A automatic lifejacket are becoming increasingly popular, as they offer more comfort on the boat. You have more freedom of movement because the vest only inflates when it comes into contact with water.

The vest is equipped with a salt tablet that is in contact with a CO2 cartridge. When the vest comes into contact with the water, the firing pin engages the CO2 cartridge and the vest inflates automatically. You then remain afloat and you avoid the risk of drowning.

When the vest has been used, the salt tablet and CO2 cartridge must be reloaded so that the vest can be used again. Our range includes various automatic vests with the following buoyancy capacities:

Buy lifejacket at Watersports4fun

Would you like to buy one or more lifejackets? Then you've come to the right place. At the top of this page you'll find a wide selection of life jackets for babies, women, men and children. All vests are available in different sizes and colours, so that there are something for everyone is included.

You can also decide for yourself what type of life jacket you would like. Choose between a solid or automatic jacket and choose what you feel comfortable with. After all, it is about your safety, and that always comes first.

Do you have questions about a particular model or are you unsure what is best for your personal situation? Feel free to contact our customer service. You can reach us by phone, mail or via the live chat and will be happy to help you find the most suitable water sports equipment.