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Kid Kayaking Life Jackets: Size, Type and Best Material

10/2/2018

 
Besides a kayak and a paddle, the only other thing you need is a life jacket (also called life vest, personal flotation device, PFD) to get your kid on the water.  Strangely, choosing a life jacket can be more overwhelming than choosing a kayak!  The following advice and recommendations will help you get your child outfitted in the right size, type and material so you can get them out on the water!  

Kid Life Jackets: Neoprene Versus Nylon

Neoprene life jackets are softer, more fitted and tend to be more comfortable for kids but do cost more than nylon.  Nylon life jackets dry faster and are less expensive, but tend to be bulkier and ride up, sometimes pushing on the child's chin when sitting on a boat and while floating in the water. ​

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