Wanted: Life Jackets

[tommytwosheds]

Hi I am looking for three kids life jackets and two adults jackets.
The kids are 2years old 6 years and 8 years, the adults are "medium."
It would be nice if the kids jackets were adjustable to allow for growth
but I am aware it may not be possible.
Thanks for reading
Tommy

[ShinyShoe]

Adults are you wanting inflation? Auto?

Kids jackets do have some adjustment but they are bouyancy to weight based and you cannot add extra bouyancy.

Kids that age are you wanting foam? Are you wanting lifejackets or bouyancy aids? What's the boating plan?

[tommytwosheds]

auto inflation for adults foam for kids.
Boating is nothing to adventurous with kids estuary and river fun

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by tommytwosheds

auto inflation for adults foam for kids.
Boating is nothing to adventurous with kids estuary and river fun

Personally, I'd buy new auto jackets for the adults & second hand PFDs for the kids. Auto jackets can be had for under £100 & they will be good for a couple of years before needing a service. If you buy second hand they will need servicing unless you can drop on some that are either nearly new or just been serviced. A service will cost you about £40 each, so by the time you've allowed for this, new looks a better deal.


Sh1t happens

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Personally, I'd buy new auto jackets for the adults & second hand PFDs for the kids. Auto jackets can be had for under £100 & they will be good for a couple of years before needing a service. If you buy second hand they will need servicing unless you can drop on some that are either nearly new or just been serviced. A service will cost you about £40 each, so by the time you've allowed for this, new looks a better deal.


Sh1t happens

I agree.
If you Can wait till the Boat show they always do some stonking multi buy deals....always worth asking if you can't!!

[treerat]

I buy my kids ones from trago, I think we paid about £25 each for them.

Decathalon is a good buy for both kids and adult ones - LJ900 150N Life Jacket - | Decathlon
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/100n-jr-...d_1895039.html

I did see these cheap on ebay - but I'm not always sure cheap is best when your life may just depend on it. Automatic/Manuel Auto Inflate Inflatable Survival Buoyancy PDF Life Jacket Vest | eBay

I think the chap down on the Torrignton road may have some kids ones in the shop.