The Kent Child Vest is a Type I life jacket in SOLAS grade bright orange with 16 lb of buoyancy, for extended survival in rough water.
Type I is the offshore rating, built for water where rescue may be slow rather than for a lake with help nearby. It has more buoyancy and more turning force than the Type II and III vests most boats stock. The turning ability is the point: it will bring an unconscious person to a vertical or slightly backward position so the airway stays clear.
A child cannot be relied on to keep their own head up, which is what makes turning ability more important on a child’s jacket than an adult’s. SOLAS grade fabric is chosen for visibility against water in poor light, and 16 lb of buoyancy is well above the recreational minimum. Explore more life jackets and PFDs.
- Type I, the offshore rating for slow rescue
- Turns an unconscious wearer to keep the airway clear
- A child cannot be relied on to hold their head up
- 16 lb buoyancy in SOLAS grade orange
