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BUOYANCY AID LEVEL 50
A buoyancy aid, or PFD (personal floatation device), provides additional
floatation to a conscious swimmer in sheltered waters with help close at hand.
Note: This is a buoyancy aid not a lifejacket. A lifejacket will turn an
unconscious wearer onto their back, keeping their airway clear. A buoyancy
aid may require action by the user to keep their face clear of the water.
Since 2008, ISO certification is the standard to which all buoyancy aids or
PFDs must be tested. Palm was the first company to have PFDs pass the
Level 50 (EN ISO 12402-5) and Level 50 Special Purpose Device (EN ISO
12402-6) standards. Palm PFDs also pass the new UKCA certification.
Safety is core to Palm's PFD design ethos. This is why the majority of our
PFDs feature around 20% more buoyancy than the 50 N minimum.
Whitewater models include up to an extra 40%.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Check before each use for damaged stitching, worn straps or broken buckles.
Time should be taken to learn how to don and adjust this device to gain
maximum benefit from its safety features. Always ensure the device is the
correct size for the wearer – this is not a product to grow into. The buoyancy
aid should fit the wearer snugly.
We recommend you try out the buoyancy aid to ascertain its performance
before use. Train yourself in the use of this device. Wear this device outside
other garments. All straps should be tight before you take to the water.
Full performance may not be achieved using waterproof clothing or in other
circumstances - ensure you are dressed suitably for your sport. Never
attempt to alter the form of this device by cutting or adding to it. Do not use
as a cushion.
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