Buying a life jacket? You may run across two different types of labels. The big difference? Traditional labels identified the life jacket’s type: I, II, III or V. The newer labels provide a bold ...

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Wearing a life jacket is a smart choice for any boater but mandatory for all personal watercraft riders. Coast Guard-approved Type III models work best. The vest-style design is easy to take on and ...

There’s an old motto about life jackets: they’re useless unless worn. But historically they’re bulky and uncomfortable (and thus sometimes ignored), so Mustang Survival re-engineered the standard ...

If you’re planning on taking your baby anywhere near the water, the first thing you’ll want to have on hand is a quality infant life jacket. “If an infant or child is going to be in, on, around or ...

THEY HOPE TO HAVE IT DONE BY AUGUST. AND YOLO COUNTY AUTHORITIES SAY LIFE JACKETS HELPED SAVE A FAMILY OF FOUR WHO WERE OUT KAYAKING YESTERDAY. THE MOM AND DAD WERE WITH THEIR TWO CHILDREN ON THE ...

Life jackets or “personal floatation devices,” if you prefer, are a non-negotiable part of many water sports. It’s the single most important piece of protective gear you have when things go sideways ...