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£69.74 (inc Vat)
You save 12% Watersports Clothing Buoyancy-Aids Recreation Meander Women's PFD Palm
Meander Women's PFD

£62.85 (inc Vat)
You save 12% Watersports Clothing Buoyancy-Aids Recreation Kidz Zip PFD Peak UK
Kidz Zip PFD
The Peak UK Kidz zip is a great children's PFD, featuring stylish colour ways that are fun for the child to wear. This children's buoyancy aid is made to the same high standards as every other Peak UK product. ...

£60.18 (inc Vat)
You save 13% Watersports Clothing Buoyancy-Aids Recreation Meander PFD Palm
Meander PFD

£52.31 (inc Vat)
You save 12% Watersports Clothing Buoyancy-Aids Recreation Universal PFD Palm
Universal PFD
The Palm Universal, a highly versatile PFD for Sit On top Kayaking and Canadian Canoeing. The Universal PFD is a one size fits all PFD that offers plenty of adjustment. This PFD for kayaking features a front op...

£47.71 (inc Vat)
You save 9% Watersports Clothing Buoyancy-Aids Recreation Kallista B/Aid Yak
Kallista B/Aid

£43.58 (inc Vat)
You save 12% Watersports Clothing Buoyancy-Aids Recreation Quest PFD Palm
Quest PFD
The Palm Quest, a basic entry-level buoyancy aid for kayaking. It's available in several different sizes that are suitable for adults and children. There are three adult sizes and two children sizes. The Quest ...

£43.58 (inc Vat)
You save 12% Watersports Clothing Buoyancy-Aids Recreation Universal Kid's PFD Palm
Universal Kid's PFD

£40.10 (inc Vat)
You save 12% Watersports Clothing Buoyancy-Aids Recreation Quest Kid's PFD Palm
Quest Kid's PFD
The Palm Quest Kid's PFD, an entry level buoyancy aid that's ideal for sit on top kayaking. This junior PFD features a zip front design that also incorporates 3d cut. The 3D cut starts at the waist belt, where ...

£39.89 (inc Vat)
You save 9% Watersports Clothing Buoyancy-Aids Recreation Kallista Junior B/Aid Yak
Kallista Junior B/Aid

£38.72 (inc Vat)
 Watersports Clothing Lifejackets Spiral Crewsaver
Spiral
The Crewsaver Spiral if a foam life jacket that is rated to 100N. It is ideal for Children who are partaking in Watersports who have limited or no swimming experience. In the event that they end up in the water...

£33.68 (inc Vat)
You save 8% Watersports Clothing Buoyancy-Aids Recreation Blaze B/Aid Yak
Blaze B/Aid
Yak's entry level bouyancy aid designed for ease of use and comfort with high cut sides, a front zip for ease of entry and adjustable shoulder straps

£28.16 (inc Vat)
You save 9% Watersports Clothing Buoyancy-Aids Recreation Blaze Junior B/Aid Yak
Blaze Junior B/Aid

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Buoyancy Aid or Life Jacket?

What's the difference between a life jacket and a buoyancy aid? Both are PFD's (Personal Flotation Devices), but a life jacket will turn an unconscious swimmer on their back to keep their mouth and nose out of the water. The downside is that a life jacket makes it much harder for a  conscious swimmer to swim on their front. A buoyancy aid will not turn the wearer face up, but its primary purpose is to support a conscious swimmer and make it easy for the wearer to swim in a normal and powerful fashion when required (like when you've really got to make that eddy!). They also provide some welcome body armour on certain trips!

We do stock a range of life jackets, which we recommend for use by people who may have trouble swimming. They are also suitable for sailing, and we have models for children and babies.

For those of you who would like to take your four legged friends out on the water, check out our range of Pet Buoyancy Aids.

Which Buoyancy Aid?

Our Recreational Buoyancy Aids are aimed at intermediate and entry level paddles, and are suitable for a mix of craft, whether sit in or sit on top kayaks, canoes, SUPs or even sailing and other watersports use. The cheaper end will give you enough buoyancy for your journeys, but with no frills such as pockets or reflective details. As you move through the ranges you'll find these and more, including greater adjustablity with more straps and more flexible or formed foam panels.

There are several other styles of buoyancy aid on offer and they are suitable for either sea and touring use,  river paddling, as well as the competitive disciplines. If you are looking for buoyancy aids for outdoor centre or group work we have a range of Centre Buoyancy Aids. Centre Spec buoyancy aids need to be durable and easy to adjust. They all have clean simple lines, do not offer options of pockets and also come in bright colours for easy recognition and safety.


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