Best for open, rough or remote water, where rescue may be slow coming. Advantages Floats you the best. Turns most unconscious wearers face-up in water. Highly visible color. Sizes Two sizes to fit most children and adults.
Advantages Turns some unconscious wearers face-up in water.
Compromise between Type I PFD performance and wearer comfort. Disadvantages May be uncomfortable wearing for extended periods. Will not turn as many people face-up as a Type I PFD will. In rough water, a wearer's face may often be covered by waves. Not for extended survival in rough water.