Called to protect the life of a person's organizationIt is always recommended to use a life jacket when traveling on water. Many take the presence of such an item in their boat as a necessary means of safety, they acquire it and always have it on hand, but rarely pay attention to the quality of the vest, not to mention wearing it.
The main classification is made by whowill wear a life jacket: first of all they are divided into men's, women's and children's. Then - according to the principle of action: will it be auxiliary, only supporting on water, helping to cope with the elements of a person who already knows how to swim, or a rescue, that is, completely keep afloat. The peculiarity of the first is that it will not save, if you lose consciousness, it requires certain movements, but the life jacket is designed so that the human head will always be above the water surface, and always face up. As you can see, the latter design is more reliable and will never allow you to choke. Typically, the type is indicated on the vest in the form of an inscription about whether he can keep a person unconscious, and what mass is calculated on. In addition, some types provide insulation and other properties.
Similar products are sold in all stores.selling goods for hunting and fishing, as well as in sports stores. The main characteristics that are worth paying attention to when purchasing a life jacket are safety, comfort and buoyancy. Do not buy a variety of "improved" options like a rescue tool, combined with a backpack: while you risk drowning. The first thing to do is try on a vest, it should sit comfortably on you, not constraining movements. Usually he has additional accessories in the form of belts and fasteners that will help to fit it to your physique. Another important characteristic is the color, best of all, if it is noticeable and conspicuous, your chances of escape will increase. Perfect lifejacket ("Fisherman" -1,2) orange, because if you get into trouble far from the coast, people will notice and pull you out. It is important to remember that the design does not allow the presence of unnecessary parts that can impede movement in the water, such as cords, loose loops and straps.
More familiar and running inflatable rescuethe vests have proven to be excellent, as in the deflated state they take up little space, and if necessary they can be inflated to a state in which you will be comfortable in it. But there is a huge risk, because it is worth piercing him, as from the saving means he will turn into a useless thing. This is especially dangerous if a person is unconscious, any stick or hook can deprive him of a chance to survive. Therefore, if you are a fisherman dealing with sharp objects in the form of hooks, then such a choice is not for you. In this regard, vests made of lightweight foam materials are more reliable; they not only have high buoyancy, but are not afraid of punctures or scratches.
