Dingdongler

Need something for the two boys (6 and 7) . They can both swim but when snorkeling in the sea I'd rather they wore something.

The last time we went away the hotel provided really good life jackets/BAs that helped the kids a lot especially when a fin came off or a mask needed adjusting.

Not sure if the hotel we are going to now will have decent ones and so want to take my own.

So I need the sort of thing that will keep them afloat but still allows them to easily move their head and arms.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks

neil-h

I'd have a look at something designed for waterskiing/kayaking, they tend to be designed to allows as much freedom of movement as possible while providing additional floatation.

As far as brands go, Gul/Palm/Nookie(careful searching for that one lol) are all reasonable makes.

dpb

Couple cheap wet suits?

hodgy0_2

Seriously - google

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

Just get some shorties as they will be perfect to keep them afloat with something like 5mm thick and they wont feel stupid.

dpb

Certainly NOT a lifejacket

These things are purpose designed to keep your head out water , less so buoyancy aid

hodgy0_2

sure - a wet-suite helps, 5mm is too thick for the summer (in the med etc) tbh

and DPB is correct a life jacket is a very specific piece of kit - designed to keep the wearer alive if unconscious, as a worst case scenario

a dinghy sailing / wakeboarding buoyancy aid is best

Dingdongler

Thanks. I think a Kayaking type vest as Neil suggested is what I need.

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

I use a 3mm shortie and have dived to 40m in it as well on my Chrimbo hols. I know 5mm will be warmer but it will be a lot more buoyant than a 3mm one

dpb

I dived to around 40m, just couldn't resist ( can't even remember what it was now )
,Red Sea though.
Shouldn't have gone beyond 30

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

You can dive a lot deeper than 40m, A a nice wreck to dive in Scappa flow sits in 56m so it's a quick bounce on air. I know quite a few who have bounced to 80m just to bend their computers

hodgy0_2

Lol, I had a discussion with a work colleague today about the general ineffectiveness of Garlic presses these days

We agreed, that like the relative merits of 3mm v 5mm shorties - it is a first world problem

Matt_STi

You want a swimming belt - like this but google a cheaper one.


I'm 14st and this thing kept me floating on the top whilst snorkling out in Antigua.

Sheepsplitter

I take it you are aware that a regular air mix is toxic below 56m, and even a bounce dive to 80m runs a risk of causing fits and blackouts, which generally are fatal.