Types of Lifejacket - Part 2

As mentioned  in the previous article, there are three types of lifejackets available in markets and Type 1 lifejacket  provides the highest level of buoyancy. Let’s have a look of the remaining two types of lifejackets.

 Lifejacket Type 2

A type 2 lifejacket is a buoyancy vest. They are not designed to keep the wearer’s head above and out of the water but are manufactured using high-visibility colours and in comfortable styles. Type 2 lifejackets are mainly used when boating in more sheltered enclosed or inland waters. These are some examples:

Type 2 lifejacket is not designed to keep wearer's head above the water.

Type 2 lifejacket is like a buoyancy vest

Lifejacket Type 3

A type 3 lifejacket is a buoyancy vest with the same overall buoyancy as a type 2 lifejacket. But it is not required to be made in high-visibility colours. Type 3 lifejackets are mainly used for aquatic sports such as waterskiing where comfort and style are important.

Type 3 lifejacket

Type 3 lifejacket is not required to be made in high-visibility colour.

In general, Type 1 lifejacket is most expensive among the three types of lifejackets, usually over $100; while Type 3 is the cheapest, usually around $50. But I believe you don’t want to put your life on the line by saving just a few bucks.

Enjoy your post-Christmas bargain hunting!

Picture Source: NSW Maritime