Fish Assassin
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Jessica needs a new life jacket this year and I think having something more comfortable will make fishing more enjoyable for her. Does anyone make an inflatable for individuals under 80lbs?
Do they make inflatables life jackets for children?
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Fish Assassin
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Unfortunately they are Australian and likely not CCG approved. Got to watch that when buying US life jackets as well.
See - http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-equipment-lifejackets-information-1324.htm - It reads:
"... people less than 16 years of age or who weigh less than 36.3 kg (80 lbs.), and operators of personal watercraft are prohibited from wearing an inflatable PFD."
So they are not made for children because it is illegal (in both the U.S. and Canada) for children to wear them. It's best to go with closed cell foam vests designed to roll the child over.
"... people less than 16 years of age or who weigh less than 36.3 kg (80 lbs.), and operators of personal watercraft are prohibited from wearing an inflatable PFD."
So they are not made for children because it is illegal (in both the U.S. and Canada) for children to wear them. It's best to go with closed cell foam vests designed to roll the child over.
Fish Assassin
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Thanks for the info..... That would be why I can't find one
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