is this vest works as same as a personal float vest?
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Yes this is a personal floatation device / vest. It is really well made, I love mine.
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My husband set the straps setting for me, I feel very secure using it. A friend recommended it to us. When we are in the Bahamas==it is in constant use. Great vest!!!!!
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Yes, a very good friend of mine is about that and very petite as well. It fits fine-normal adjustment belt for around the body.This is the most comfortable "vest" I have worn over the years. So light weight, I wear it all the time as I boat alone very often.
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not really. padding is for comfort, which will come in handy with weight of equipment. the thin and lite weight padding will not float once it absorbs water though. definitely an equipment/utility belt not a floatation device.
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I am no expert, I sail and have been caught in some pretty bad weather and my vest never became activated. I hope this was helpful.
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This vest is made of a sturdy nylon blend. It is a very good one if this is the same make as the one I purchased 2 years ago or so. I had to take out some of the weights so it did not hurt my shoulders. but I like it. It has a Velcro closure on the side as it wraps around you. Good vest. I would recommend it!!
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I purchased this vest to use while fishing from a boat. I like it because there is much less bulk than a regular life vest. The vest inflates itself when the red handle on the left is pulled. Although I have had no problems with mine, if I could not swim, I don't think I would bet my life on i
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No this belt doesn't have the same floatation. Aquajogger would be recommended.
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These vests are used by kids learning to swim under the supervision of a competent swimmer. If the kids are strong, independent swimmers WITHOUT the vest, and only need it to give them a little extra buoyancy while snorkelling, it could be helpful.
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The belt gives you buoyancy but you have to use your hand and legs to keep yourself upright and stable. It helps you tread water. It is an aid, not a float
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Dear JJF, These type of rings are meant to be held onto with one or two arms through the ring - never to be fit around the waist. These type of rings can float a person if worn around the waist - either right-side up, or upside down! If upside-down, the wearer would not be able to get head above water and would drown! Rather, use only USCG approved vests meant for wearing - many available from Amazon.
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no it's not. It's just a simple vest, but works well when kayaking. I bought 2 one for me and one for the wife . Nice vest for the price.
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this vest is automatic meaning it is supposed to inflate automatically if the individual wearing it falls into the water
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My answer would be yes. It is VERY CHEAP. You can literally make a cardboard chestplate and it'll be stronger than the vest.it's flimsy.
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I can't answer this question because I can Not recommend this vest. I loved how it fit snug to your body, but after using it only 10 times it was already ripping at the corner of the weight. To the point I almost lost one weight. They needed to round their edges and coat the weights. That's a lot of money for 10 days of wear.
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Yes. It's awesome. I'm glad I bought it as my first weight vest. The next one I'm probably going to invest in is the one that's half sized
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I would think so, I however, wear mine in a pool in water 9' or more, and it does keep me on top of the water. As far as bulky wear, I suppose it may be a bit less bulk around the waist only compared to a full life vest...I never thought of wearing it while I kayak! Thanks for asking the question Marvin!