The elements, sun, water, and age can cause a PFD to wear out over time.
Washing your PFD with soap and cold water could cause it to wear out.
Exposure to UV rays, among other things, can cause a PFD to wear out over time.
Exposure to UV rays, among other things, can cause a PFD to wear out over time.
Proper size and comfort. No PFD can help if you do not wear it.
A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an emergency
In the US, it's called a personal flotation device, or "PFD".
under the age of 13
US - on private waterways/lakes. Some states do not require PFDs at all. On USCG patrolled waters - it depends on the size of the boat, there is a foot length or displacement, over which passengers are not required to wear a PFD.
wear it in shallow water and see if it floats- such as a swimming pooleverything...(PotatoSalad67 says) the best way to test it is to take it out on the water and try it in shallow waters.
Wear the PFD in shallow water or a swimming pool.
water skiing or tubing