Life Jacket Fit
Proper sizing and adjustment of PFDs, crucial to ensuring they function effectively during emergencies, especially for children and non-swimmers.
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A life jacket or buoyant vest meeting U.S. Coast Guard standards; all states require an adequate ...
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Certain states require children under a specific age to wear a PFD at all times while on a boat’s...
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