Lifejacket Comparison Chart Page 2
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Easy to put on, re-arm and re-pack
Deluxe Bomber Jacket
Pouch style inflatable PFDs are only
Foam Flotation provides excellent mobility and
permitted for rowing and paddling
comfort with relaxed fit
activities.
Ideal for colder conditions (spring and fall)
Keeps you afloat and protects against
hypothermia
Drawbacks
Less comfort
Less buoyant and limited self-righting capability
Requires annual maintenance and
compared to lifejackets
spare cylinders should be on hand
Option of manual inflation
Sizing
Two sizes:
Based on chest measurements for adults, body
Must be over 16 years of age and weigh
Weight 90 lbs +
weight for children
more than 80 lbs
Weight less than 90 lbs
Style
Keyhole
Vest, bomber, floater suits, keyhole, over-the-
Collar and pouch
(SOLAS, Standard or Small Vessel)
head
(Manual or automatic)
Colour
Orange, yellow or red
Range of colour options
All colours
Fit
Ensure you can cross your arms
Snug yet comfortable fit, pull the device at the
under the tied life jacket for proper
collar to ensure it does not ride up and interfere
flotation
with movement or breathing
Approval
Department of Transport (DOT) or
Department of Transport (DOT) or Canadian
Department of Transport (DOT) or
Canadian Coast Guard approved
Coast Guard approved
Canadian Coast Guard approved
Regulations
SOLAS and Standard lifejackets are
Only for use on pleasure crafts (i.e., boating,
The law requires boats to be equipped
approved for all vessels. Small
kayaking, canoeing, water-skiing, personal
with a Canadian-approved PFD or
Vessel lifejackets are only approved
watercrafts, etc.) or around the water
lifejacket of an appropriate size for each
for small commercial vessels.
person on board. In order for an
inflatable PFD to meet this requirement,
it must be:
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Worn while in an open boat, or
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Worn while on deck in the cockpit or
be readily available to persons
below deck of vessels with cabins.
Not approved for children, white water
Candian Red Cross – June 2004
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