buoyancy aid
Keeps you afloat
A buoyancy aid is a flotation device worn to help keep a person afloat in water.
Unlike life jackets, which are designed to turn an unconscious wearer face-up, buoyancy aids provide less flotation and allow greater freedom of movement for activities like kayaking, sailing, or waterskiing: Make sure your buoyancy aid fits snugly before we launch.
Buoyant vest for water
- PFDWearable flotation equipment, abbreviated
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
- foamBubble-filled substance
- inflatableExpandable by air
neoprene · displacement · flotation device · swim vest · CO2 cartridge · freeboard · waterline · submersion
Navigating slim watercraft seated
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- paddleboardingWater sport, board and oar
- raftingTraveling on buoyant platform
snorkeling · wakeboarding · waterskiing · jetskiing · windsurfing · kitesurfing · tubing · dinghy sailing
Paid swimming supervisor
- coastguardSeafaring emergency responders
- lifeboatEmergency vessel for survivors
- rescue lineRope for saving someone
- man overboardAlert for fallen sailor
distress · SOS · flare · search and rescue · survivor · recovery · helicopter · medevac
Buoyancy aid for learners
- armbandsBands worn on sleeves
- water wingsInflatable arm floats
- kickboardBuoyant swimming training aid
- pool noodleHollow foam swim aid
puddle jumper · swim ring · back float · swim lesson · non-swimmer · beginner · child · toddler
Light-bouncing safety material
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
- strobe lightRapidly pulsing lamp
- zipperToothed closure device
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
snug fit · range of motion · high-visibility · orange · yellow · inspection · maintenance
lifejacket
Buoyant vest for water
- PFDWearable flotation equipment, abbreviated
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
- foamBubble-filled substance
inflatable · neoprene · displacement · flotation device · swim vest · CO2 cartridge · freeboard · waterline · submersion
kayaking
Navigating slim watercraft seated
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- paddleboardingWater sport, board and oar
rafting · snorkeling · wakeboarding · waterskiing · jetskiing · windsurfing · kitesurfing · tubing · dinghy sailing · whitewater
lifeguard
Paid swimming supervisor
- coastguardSeafaring emergency responders
- lifeboatEmergency vessel for survivors
- rescue lineRope for saving someone
man overboard · distress · SOS · flare · search and rescue · survivor · recovery · helicopter · medevac · emergency beacon
swim trainer
Buoyancy aid for learners
- armbandsBands worn on sleeves
- water wingsInflatable arm floats
- kickboardBuoyant swimming training aid
pool noodle · puddle jumper · swim ring · back float · swim lesson · non-swimmer · beginner · child · toddler · confidence
reflective tape
Light-bouncing safety material
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
- strobe lightRapidly pulsing lamp
- zipperToothed closure device
adjustment · snug fit · range of motion · high-visibility · orange · yellow · inspection · maintenance
buoyancy aidweight belt
Worn counterbuoyancy device
dive weights · sinker · ballast · lead weights · anchor
buoyancy aidlife jacket
Wearable flotation device
life preserver · personal flotation device · survival suit · immersion suit · life vest
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