Is this life jacket u.s. coats guard approved?
1066189
Yes! It sure is! Wouldn't have purchased it if it wasn't Coast Guard approved. In fact, if your life vests are not approved by the Coast Guard, they can ticket you! I'd rather be safe than sorry with a great life vest for an infant.
724601
The jacket has a 100% polyester lining; the silver dotted insulating kind, so it does slide on easily. It is fitted. I am a large and, over bulky sweaters, the XL is snug.
239389
Read the U.S. Coast Guard description of life vest ratings to understand. A vest adds buoyancy to an already naturally buoyant human being. Thirteen pounds of buoyancy for example would be too much for a person under 90lbs. and adequate for anyone bigger than that. You can't float a 30 pound hunk of iron from on of these but you can float a 300 pound. man.
2068833
That's probably at the edge of it, if you're talking about jacket and bibs. I sat in an ice hut with good heat in my bibs and a sweatshirt and I was fine, but I wouldn't want to have kept the jacket on. Obviously personal tolerance comes into play. It's definitely the best deep cold suit for the money - worth every penny.
2243406
The coat should have cone with a battery holder. The battery goes in the holder. The jacket plugs into the holder. Sorry, no pictures. My coat is in my offshore kit bag in storage.
932613
If you remove the rubber outer layer it fits nicely. I don't have it with me now so I can't check if it holds the whole unit, but it is a very nice jacket.
1335497
The jacket is highly adjustable. That said, it should adjust that much, I am 5'7" and weigh 210 Lb. I think that the adjustment is there. As for how the jacket reacts in the water I really can't say as I haven't been in the water with it on. I use it on my boat and thankfully haven't had to test that feature. I would think, for me, it would preform well as the fit is good. I can say that for a life vest it is fairly comfortable to wear.
34435
No, Tara I don't believe it is. I know that my grandson who is 6 wears this and did very well with it as it is not tight around the armpits and doesn't rub him either. He would wear it with no arguing at all. I had looked at some that were coast guard approved, but when I looked at them I knew he wouldn't wear it because he did have one similar and it rubbed him under his armpits and had a rash from it. So I did go with this one and it worked fine. However, we never went out boating , only used it in an underground pool at home and at swim lessons. Jumped off the diving board etc with it and was fine. I jope this helps. No, Tara I don't believe it is. I know that my grandson who is 6 wears this and did very well with it as it is not tight around the armpits and doesn't rub him either. He would wear it with no arguing at all. I had looked at some that were coast guard approved, but when I looked at them I knew he wouldn't wear it because he did have one similar and it rubbed him under his armpits and had a rash from it. So I did go with this one and it worked fine. However, we never went out boating , only used it in an underground pool at home and at swim lessons. Jumped off the diving board etc with it... » Read More No, Tara I don't believe it is. I know that my grandson who is 6 wears this and did very well with it as it is not tight around the armpits and doesn't rub him either. He would wear it with no arguing at all. I had looked at some that were coast guard approved, but when I looked at them I knew he wouldn't wear it because he did have one similar and it rubbed him under his armpits and had a rash from it. So I did go with this one and it worked fine. However, we never went out boating , only used it in an underground pool at home and at swim lessons. Jumped off the diving board etc with it and was fine. I jope this helps. « Show Less
132794
This jacket should do a very good job at protecting you. It is heavy, and thick. With the shoulder and elbow padding you should feel very protected. Just be careful sizing chart is way off. It is about 3 sizes too small. If you wear a XL order a 4xL
745174
It was too small for my dog so we did not use it. It was velvet so don't think it is water resistant. Best dog coats I have found are from Duluth Trading. I've purchased 2 from their site...very very pleased.
1269530
To be honest, I have'nt try it with a life jacket on, but I'm pretty sure it'd fit properly, it's very secure for the gopro camera and it's made of high quality materials. I like so far. Try it and have fun!
750613
It is the type that you have to wear on board if it is to be recognized by the US Coastguard. I believe a 3?
1514195
Not a good idea. It specifically states that it is not a substitute for a life jacket and is not a life saving device. So, please do not replace your life jacket with this.
1969516
I am 99% confident that it wouldn't get in the way of his little legs, and it's such a great life jacket for the price!!! I use for my yorkie and she doggy-paddles like a madwomen without any problems.
2224390
I don't know. I can say this about it the quality is top shelf, light but rugged, I don't would find it hard to ever snag or rip the suit. JC
27962
These vests are Lined with Kevlar, not the ceramic plate inserts, and are IIA rated. Hope this helps!
623759
Go to the Float Coat website. They have an easy to use sizing chart and it worked great fro me. Great vest