Life jackets save lives! Anytime anyone goes boating, there is a chance of falling overboard. A Personal Floatation Device (PFD) is designed to help you stay afloat. When shopping for a PFD, make sure it is US Coast Guard or SOLAS approved, it is well-designed, provides a good and comfortable fit, and is in good condition.

The types of activities you participate in on the water will play a role in the comfort of your PFD. You want to find one that fits you and the type of boating you will be doing. If a jacket or vest fits well and you can breathe easily, you will be comfortable wearing it.

Proper fit is essential for a PFD to work properly. When worn, your PFD should not be able to slide over your head. To test the fit of a child’s life jacket, secure the straps, and then pick up the child by the shoulders of the jacket. A child’s chin and ears should not slip through the top of the vest when properly fitted. USA Services has a wide selection of styles of vests, jackets and inflatable PFD’s to choose from. Please give us a call at 800-606-6977 or Ask The Expert with any questions you might have regarding the selection of a PFD.