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What is meant by the “Type” of PFD?

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What is meant by the “Type” of PFD?

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Type I PFDs or OFF- SHORE LIFE JACKET provides the most buoyancy. They are effective for all waters, especially open, rough or remote waters where rescue may be delayed. They are designed to turn most unconscious wearers in the water face-up. Type II, or NEAR-SHORE BUOYANCY VEST is intended for calm inland water or where there is a good chance of quick rescue. Inherently buoyant PFDs of this type will turn some unconscious wearers form to a face up position in the water, but the turning is not as pronounced as a Type I. Inflatable Type II PFDs turn as well as a Type I foam (or Hybrid) PFD. Type III, or FLOTATION AID is good for conscious users in calm inland water, or where there is a chance of quick rescue. It is designed so wearers can place themselves in a face up position in the water. The wearer may have to tilt their head back to avoid turning face down in the water. The Type III foam vest has the same minimum buoyancy as a Type II PFD. It comes in many styles, colors, and sizes

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