life jackets

[Thekid]

ok well i would feel safer in a life jacket

Then wear it.

 

[mikie1011]

In the pool no my kids know how to swim and I watch them, in the boat absolutely plus it's the law here. Don't need my kid falling out at 50 mph and getting knocked unconscious and sinking

i agree make sure its a good life jacket

 

[mikie1011]

Then wear it.

ok thanks well the other person was right i cant depend on it forever

 

[Wailua Boy]

ok thanks well the other person was right i cant depend on it forever

The more you are in the water, the more comfortable you will become. Start in a life jacket and over time try to build confidence over time but the key is time in the water and a good swim instructor.

 

[mikie1011]

The more you are in the water, the more comfortable you will become. Start in a life jacket and over time try to build confidence over time but the key is time in the water and a good swim instructor.

ok will the life jacket have too be snug

 

[Wailua Boy]

yes, jacket should be snug to prevent the jacket from riding up. There are many different styles of jacket but I would recommend a high quality coast guard approved jacket, they tend to be a lot more comfortable. mikie1011

 

[Wailua Boy]

Maybe P PacuMom could add to this thread, i know she does a fair amount of boating.

 

[mikie1011]

yes, jacket should be snug to prevent the jacket from riding up. There are many different styles of jacket but I would recommend a high quality coast guard approved jacket, they tend to be a lot more comfortable. mikie1011

ok can you show a few good ones

 

[Wailua Boy]

Im use these at my job, they are manufactured by NRS(Northern River Supply). I believe its classified as a class 3 PFD(personal flotation device). They are comfortable and not too expensive.

 

[Wailua Boy]

By the way its raining here, you can see raindrops on jacket