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Rupert 
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 Topic: Best buoyancy aid /life jacket for kidsPosted: 08 Apr 16 at 9:09am |
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I hope all the kids ones have straps, and that fashion hasn't taken over totally from safety.
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piglet
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Posted: 07 Apr 16 at 10:35pm |
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Ours had under straps so they couldn't slip through, can't remember brand they were hand-me-downs.
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zippyRN
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Posted: 02 Apr 16 at 7:51pm |
after the last time i commented on such a thread and raised the need for collars on BAs and it;s anatomical and physiological need, for younger children i'll sit back and watch rather than risk the wrath of OPs who cannot read to comprehend.
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patj
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Posted: 02 Apr 16 at 6:44am |
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When ours were young, we had small motor cruisers/dayboats (stinkboats!) and we always ensured the children were clipped on so having large clip on rings on the lifejacket was essential. For dinghy sailing that may not be so good if capsizing is quite likely, but I wouldn't expect anyone would want to put little ones through that or they could be put off sailing for life!
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Rupert
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Posted: 31 Mar 16 at 10:09pm |
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If they are small and will drown if they fall in and you can't reach them, cumbersome may just be what you need, sadly.
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ASok
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Posted: 31 Mar 16 at 8:26pm |
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Cheers for the replies. I'll have a look at those brands then. Not easy fitting them out in something that gets them involved without totally frustrating them with something too cumbersome
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Rupert
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Posted: 30 Mar 16 at 8:30pm |
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We stuck with crewsaver when they were that sort of age.
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turnturtle
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Posted: 30 Mar 16 at 5:20pm |
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2.5 is very young in terms of Buoyancy Aids... just out the baby ones.
We found the Baltic ranges the least cumbersome, but don't expect a little 'un to like it.
When they're a bit bigger... i.e. 5ish, then Neil Pryde do some good cheap thinner ones without collars. But then you really are weighing-up safety with comfort- depends on the sailing in question and is a personal choice. |
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JimC
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Posted: 30 Mar 16 at 5:10pm |
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Might be better off on the cruising forums...
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ASok
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Posted: 30 Mar 16 at 5:00pm |
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