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Level 50 life jacket label

Courtesy of The U.S. Coast Guard

Life jackets with a Level 50 label have the following traits.

  • Must be worn to meet legal requirements
  • Recommended for users with strong swim skills
  • Not recommended for weak swimmers or non-swimmers
  • Suitable for use close to shore with immediate assistance available
  • Not designed to provide turning ability
  • Provides 50 newtons of buoyancy for adult devices
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