Lifejackets and Bouyancy Aids

Which Category of Lifejacket or Buoyancy Aid ?

50N Buoyancy Aid
Designed to allow maximum freedom of movement and so ideal for watersports. Suitable for competent swimmers in sheltered waters or where help is close at hand.

100N Lifejacket.
Under CEN395 these can now be called 'lifejackets'. They are suitable for less competent swimmers in sheltered or coastal waters. They are designed to help turn an unconscious wearer to float 'face up', keeping nose and mouth clear of water, although waterproof clothing may hinder this performance.

150N Lifejacket.
S
uitable for swimmers or non-swimmers, in open water, coastal or inland use. This type will automatically turn the wearer 'face-up' in almost all circumstances, and usually only heavy waterproof clothing will hinder its performance.
skipper challenger2 inflatable lifejackets 150N
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The Skipper Challenger range of 150N inflatable Lifejackets are designed to be easy to don and comfortable and un restrictive to wear. The articulated collar design allows the collar to fall flat onto the wearer’s shoulders and this in turn means the front of the jacket sits flat against the chest. The result is that the jacket is resting on the wearer’s shoulders rather than hanging from his or her neck. This is much more comfortable and helps reduce fatigue. Four models are available with either manual gas or automatic gas inflation, as well as a cruising harness option. All models have an easy access oral top up inflation tube, whistle and retro reflective tape. The interlocking lobe design means the high visibility neon bladder also acts as an effective wave barrier, preventing water being channeled into the wearer’s face, and provides vital head and neck support, even to an unconscious wearer. The Skipper Challenger’s user friendly design and comfort also make it an excellent lifejacket for work applications. Models with special heavy duty PVC and fireproof covers are available to order for heavy manual work situations, welding work etc. Child's Automatic provides 100N of buoyancy. Models with green covers are available for inland use - order by adding the letter 'G' to number.

  Standard Harness
Manual 098140 098141
Automatic 098148 098149
Child's Auto 098112 -
Skipper Coastline Inflatable

Skipper Fastnet Inflatable Lifejacket 150N The new Skipper Coastline Inflatable Lifejacket offer an unbeatable combination of the highest quality materials and design, slim fit comfort for the wearer and outstanding value for money. Four models are available with a choice of manual gas or automatic gas inflation as well as a cruising harness option. A vertical strap at the rear holds the waistbelt in position while the inflatable bladder provides good
support for the neck and head. All models
feature an oral top up facility.

  Manual Automatic
Std. Belt 098170 098171
Harness 098172 098173
 
Replacement Gas for Inflatable Lifejackets
Rearming kits are essential equipment. We stock an extensive range of kits to suit many makes and models of lifejackets including the United Moulders (UM) MK5 manual / automatic inflator and the popular Halkey Roberts (HR) mechanism.

UM Manual

UM Auto

 

 

098136

33g Gas Cylinder

098136

33g Gas Cylinder

098134

Handle retaining clip

098134

Handle retaining clip

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098188

Recharge Cartridge

HR Manual

HR Auto + Auto Alpha

098136

33g Gas Cylinder

098136

33g Gas Cylinder

098151

Handle retaining clip

098151

Handle retaining clip

098156

Cylinder Seating Washer

098156

Cylinder Seating Washer*

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098152

Super Bobbin


*Seating washer not required for HR Auto Alpha Mechanisms

 

Ferry Passenger 150n Lifejacket  

Ferry Passenger Lifejacket

Ferry PassengerThe Challenger Ferry Passenger 150N manual Inflatable Lifejacket has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the ferry passenger in an emergency.

Quick and simple to don, the Ferry Passenger 150 is manufactured using high visibility neon yellow fabric which makes it highly visible in low light conditions.

Each Lifejacket comes in a compact space saving stowage pack.
This Lifejacket is suitable for persons over 18Kg in weight and is acceptable for use in UK DTP registered vessels of classes V, VI and VIA. Technical details available on request.

Packed size 25x 12x6 cms. Weight 0.55Kg.
Packed in an airtight bag with instructions. Equipment: Harness, oral inflation tube, gas cylinder and manual, inflation mechanism, retro reflective tape, whistle, lifting loop, donning and operating instructions

No. 098104

Ferry Passenger 100n Buoyancy Aid

Ferry Passenger

Ferry PassengerThe Challenger ferry Passenger 100N Buoyancy Aid has been developed as an alternative to the ferry Passenger Lifejacket.

It is ergonomically costed and requires only minimal annual inspection. As with all the Challenger range of Lifejackets it is easy to don and has a neon yellow "high visibility" cover.

Suitable for persons over 18KG in weight this Buoyancy aid has been approved by UK DTP under schedule 10 part IV of the Merchant Shipping Passenger Vessel Regulations Class III to IV (1992) and is acceptable for use on vessels of classes V to VI. Technical details available on request.

Packed size 34x34x12 cms. Weight 0.65Kg.
Equipment: Harness, retro reflective tape, whistle, lifting loop.

No. 098105

Offshore 150n (UK) DOT/SOLAS Lifejacket  
Offshore 150n (UK) DOT/SOLAS Lifejacket

The Challenger Offshore 150N Automatic Inflation Lifejacket has fully automatic, twin independent chambers which give full performance even in the event of damage to or non inflation of one chamber. The Offshore also has a manual inflation facility. Designed as a constant wear lifejacket, the Offshore has a neon yellow stole making it highly visible in low light conditions and enhancing survivor location, as well as retro tape, whistle, buddy line and grab loop.

The interlocking lobe design acts as an effective wave barrier. The Offshore 150N fully complies with SOLAS 1986 regulations.

No. 098106 
 

Special Products 

specialized Lifejacketsspecialized LifejacketsWe can provide a full range of specialized Lifejackets for most industrial and marine commercial applications. Among the range available are twin chamber models for the offshore industry in both 275N and 150N specifications, as well as a range of single chamber models in 275N (No. 098120), 150N and 100N specifications for working applications etc. Options include fireproof covers, spray hoods, safety harnesses, lifejackets lights and crotch straps. Also available is a range of abandonment suits, as well as other marine safety products.

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