BOATsmart! USA Knowledge Base
Module 02 - Boating Equipment
Type V: Special-Use Devices
These flotation devices are intended for particular water activities (such as a kayaking vest or a work vest). The Type V inflatable vests are very comfortable to wear and most are designed to inflate automatically when you enter the water.
Type V Flotation Devices Can Include:
- Hybrid Inflatable PFDs
- Canoe/Kayak Vest
- Boardsailing Vests
- Deck Suits
- Work Vests for Commercial Vessels
- Commercial Whitewater Vests
- Man-Overboard Rescue Devices
- Law Enforcement Flotation Devices
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