Wednesday 21 April 2010

Guide to racing lifejackets

Racing Lifejackets: What’s Hot?

If you are searching for racing life jackets, the amount of variety on the market can make this a tough decision. There are plenty of factors to consider when it comes to racing lifejackets, so read this guide to learn more about what’s available out there.

Racing Life Jackets Buying Guide

Crewsaver 190 Life Jackets, £199.99



The 190N Zipped Plus is one of the best jackets out there right now. It took two years of research to come up with this gem, and there’s no doubting the fact that much care has been put into the design of this life jacket.

Specialist features include a body that’s shorter than the average in order to allow increased manoeuvrability and comfort. Thought has been put into the back of the jacket to ease pressure both in and out of the water.

The asymmetric bladder design helps to boost safety, as the wearer is turned onto their back in a much quicker time in comparison to a standard jacket. A built-in hood and light further safeguard the wearer’s security in a Crewsaver 190 Life Jacket.

Click here to watch Pete from Crewsaver showing us this lifejacket at it’s launch at London Boat show.

Spinlock Deck Vest Life Jacket, £194.99

This trendy Spinlock Deck Vest turns the traditional lifejacket design on its head. Unsurprisingly, Spinlock’s innovative design technique has attracted the attention of lots of buyers. But how does it differ from the norm?

Well, the designers of this jacket have produced arguably the most lightweight model currently available on the market. Much thought has been put into the wearer’s comfort and flexibility – the Spinlock offers maximum freedom of movement and the soft neoprene neck cover offers an extra degree of comfort.

Other features that make this product such a strong contender in the racing life jackets market include retro-reflective strips for enhanced visibility, integral spray hood, light weight harness attachment point and integral AQ98 light.

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