Lightweight, comfortable lifejackets: all our models
A suitable lifejacket is a lightweight lifejacket that will be forgotten during your nautical activity. Above a certain weight and size, an adult lifejacket is preferable to provide the comfort required by the wearer. Many models of lifejacket are available on our site.
Foam lifejacket: lightweight and comfortable on the water
Lifejackets are essential equipment for sailors and water sports enthusiasts. It provides protection and comfort throughout the activity. Wearing a lifejacket is not simply a matter of personal choice, but also of compliance with European maritime safety regulations, such as the ISO standard. So you'll need to find a compromise between wearing a lifejacket that's extremely safe, and one that's light and comfortable, giving you the greatest possible freedom of movement during your water sports activities. If you prefer comfort, you'll find what you're looking for in the ranges for basic and coastal sailing.
Lifejackets for semi-offshore and offshore sailing are much heavier. The typical lifejacket for this type of boating is inflatable, equipped with an automatic release system (UML or Hammar), has a high degree of buoyancy in the water, and comes with a range of to make your equipment even heavier (harness, subcutaneous strap, whistle, etc.).
Choosing a lightweight lifejacket for water sports
A buoyancy-assist lifejacket is ideal for children and adults wishing to take up water sports such as surfing and kayaking. These sports have particular safety requirements. The most popular category of lifejacket for these activities is the 50 Newtons buoyancy . With or without a harness, these vests guarantee excellent comfort and are often used as a buoyancy aid for people who already know how to swim (standard EN ISO 12402-5). These vests do not allow the wearer to turn over onto his or her back, but they do ensure that the respiratory tract is kept out of the water if the wearer is conscious.
Lightweight lifejackets: brands and models on Nautisports
If you're looking for a lightweight, affordable lifejacket, look no further than ,
and . The Plastimo Trophy 50 Newtons lifejacket has been designed for dinghy and water sports enthusiasts. Front and rear floats set the standard for comfort. This Plastimo foam lifejacket is available in sizes S to XL. is no slouch either, thanks to its close-fitting cut and easy adjustment for great freedom of movement.For light sailing, fishing or coastal cruising on a boat, the offers a good compromise. This model is optimized for coastal and river sailing, on lakes or rivers. Its adjustment belt with plastic buckle and drawstring for the collar and waistband allows even better adaptation of the size of the vest for greater fitting comfort.
The best-performing lifejacket in Jobe's lightweight range is the . This lifejacket is also dedicated to water sports and the practice of dinghy sailing, catamaran sailing and windsurfing. This lightweight vest guarantees freedom of movement and enhanced safety. Its ultra-resistant Ripstop nylon fabric ensures long-lasting durability.
