Kayaking is an amazing sport, one where you can spend time outdoors, navigating fast current along a river, and fight the waves for control over your speed and direction. You usually also get plenty wet, but if you aren't careful, you can easily end up completely in water. That's why life vests are critical, and in most cases, mandatory. Having a 
When going on water, it's important to have all the safety equipment you may need to keep you safe and secure. Open water can be dangerous, especially when doing sports or other activities on rivers and lakes. But when it comes to a baby, it's even more important. That's why when it's time to pick a life jacket for the kids, you need to do your homework and pick the right one. Here are four simple ways to choose an infant life jacket so you can start your water sport or trip on the right foot. 
Wakeboarding is a sport that grew out of random actions on the water, and quickly became very popular. Riding a wakeboard behind a speeding board provides the thrill, excitement and wild emotions that few sports out there can offer. It's no wonder that many people, young and old, want to try it out. Those lucky enough to live near a beach sometimes make it a professional sport. There's even a Wakeboarding Foundation that helps new people get into this activity. But before you go plunging head first into the sea, it's good to review some of the safety equipment as a starting step, and among that equipment stands the life vest. Here's what you need to know about wakeboarding life vests. Kayak Life Jackets
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$120 Astral Tempo 200 PFD (was $159) Save 25% on the Astral Tempo 200 PFD in the current sale at NRS. This life jacket normally retails for $159.95 and it is now discounted to $119.95. |
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$34 MTI Journey Life Jacket 2011 (was $50) WaterOutfitters.com is taking 32% off the MTI Journey Adult Kayak life jacket in their current sale. This PFD normally retails for $50 and it is now discounted to $34.00. |
Fishing Life Jackets
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$71 Stearns Hybrid Fishing/Paddle Vest (was $84) Save 17% on the UNIVERSAL size Stearns Hybrid Fishing Paddle Vest at Amazon. This PFD normally retails for $84.99 and it is now reduced to $70.73. |
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$195 Stearns Sospenders Fishing Vest PFD (was $219) Save 15% on the Stearns Sospenders Fishing Vest (L/XL) at Amazon.com. This PFD normally retails for $229 and its now discounted to $194.39. Also, save 22% on the Small/Medium size which has also been reduced to $179.69. |
Stearns Life Jackets
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$22 Stearns Hydroprene Girls Infant Life Vest (was $38) Here's a bargain from Amazon. Save 43% on the Stearns Hydroprene Girls Infant Life Vest. This PFD normally retails for $38.99 and it is now reduced to $22.04. |
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$137 Stearns Sospenders Inflatable Life Jacket (was $159) Here's a deal we found at Amazon.com. Save 14% on the Stearns Sospenders auto/manual inflatable life jacket. This PFD normally retails for $159 and it is now discounted to $136.99. |
Inflatable Life Jackets
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$137 Stearns Sospenders Inflatable Life Jacket (was $159) Here's a deal we found at Amazon.com. Save 14% on the Stearns Sospenders auto/manual inflatable life jacket. This PFD normally retails for $159 and it is now discounted to $136.99. |
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$90 Cabela's Guardian™ 2500 Inflatable PFD (was $109) Here's a deal we just found at Cabela's. Save 19% on the Cabela's Guardian™ Series Essential 2500 Auto/Manual Inflatable PFD. This PFD retails for $109.99 and is now reduced to $89.99. |
Boating Life Jackets
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$37 Stearns Comfort Series Life Vest (was $49) Save 30% on the Stearns Comfort Series life vest at Amazon.com. This life vest normally retails for $49 and it is now reduced to $37.07 (XL). Prices will vary by size. |
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$18 Stearns Adult General Purpose Life Vest (was $21) Amazon is currently taking 19% off the Stearns adult general purpose life vest. It normally retails for $21.99 and it is now discounted to $17.91 (Universal Size). |
New Kid's Life Jacket: Opa Cove Sea Squirts
Are you looking for a cool new life jacket for your little boy or girl? Check out the new life vests we just found from Opa Cove. These are Type III US Coast Guard certified PFD's. Sea Squirts life jackets have a flexible fin on the back and come a few different colors. What is nice is that the fin also folds over when leaning back. We found these life jackets at Amazon.com and at Walmart. Prices range from $37.68 to $59.99 based on the styles and sizes (small, medium and large). Here are five styles we found at Amazon.com:
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 Clown Fish |
 Killa Whale |
 White Shark |
Blue Dolphin |
Men's Wakeboard Vests
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$90 Men's Jet Pilot Falcon Comp Vest (was $129) Here's a deal we just found at TheHouse.com. Save 31% on the men's Jet Pilot Falcon Comp wakeboard vest Stealth. It normally retails for $129 and it is now reduced to $99. It includes 3MM Ultra Perforated Flex-Lite Neo Based Layer. Please note that this is a NON-USCG approved life jacket (or Not approved by the USCG). Available sizes: XS, S, M |
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$98 Men's Jet Pilot Recoil S/E Neo Wakeboard Vest (was $139) Here's a deal we found at The-House.com. Save 30% on the men's Jet Pilot Recoil S/E Neo Wakeboard vest. It normally retails for $139.95 and it is now discounted to $97.95. |
Women's Wakeboard Vests
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$60 Women's Hyperlite Indy Neo Wakeboard Vest (was $70) Here's a deal we found at evo.com. Save 15% on the Women's Hyperlite Indy Neo Wakeboard Vest. It normally retails for $70.00 and it is now reduced to $59.99. |
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$50 O'Brien Vixen Womens Life Vest (was $85) Here's a deal we just found at WaterOutfitters.com. The O'Brien Vixen women's life jacket normally retails for $85 and it is now reduced to $59.95. |
Neoprene Life Jackets
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$60 Women's Hyperlite Indy Neo Wakeboard Vest (was $70) Here's a deal we found at evo.com. Save 15% on the Women's Hyperlite Indy Neo Wakeboard Vest. It normally retails for $70.00 and it is now reduced to $59.99. |
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$90 Men's Jet Pilot Falcon Comp Vest (was $129) Here's a deal we just found at TheHouse.com. Save 31% on the men's Jet Pilot Falcon Comp wakeboard vest Stealth. It normally retails for $129 and it is now reduced to $99. It includes 3MM Ultra Perforated Flex-Lite Neo Based Layer. Please note that this is a NON-USCG approved life jacket (or Not approved by the USCG). Available sizes: XS, S, M |
Infant Life Jackets (0-30 lbs)
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$22 Stearns Hydroprene Girls Infant Life Vest (was $38) Here's a bargain from Amazon. Save 43% on the Stearns Hydroprene Girls Infant Life Vest. This PFD normally retails for $38.99 and it is now reduced to $22.04. |
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$25 Hot Shot Toddler Vest by HO (was $30) Save 17% on the Hot Shot Toddler Vest by HO in the current outlet sale at Marine-Products.com. This life vest normally retails for $30.00 and it is now reduced to $24.99. |
Child Life Jackets (30-50 lbs)
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$38 Stohlquist NEMO Child Life Jacket (was $49) Save 24% on the Stohlquist NEMO Child Life Jacket at Amazon. This PFD normally retails for $49.95 and it is now discounted to $38.14. |
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$40 Girls O'Brien Child Life Jacket (was $50) Save 20% on the girls O'Brien child life jacket at WaterOutfitters. This PFD retails for $50.00 and it is now on sale for $39.95. |
Youth Life Jackets (50-90 lbs)
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$20 Stearns Youth Spider-Man Life Jacket (was $24) Save 20% on the Stearns Youth Spider-Man life jacket from Amazon.com. It retails for $24 and it is now discounted to $19.96. |
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$16 Stearns Youth Boating Vest (was $19) Amazon is currently taking 23% off the Stearns youth boating vest. It retails for $19.99 and it is now discounted to $15.32. |
New Water Safety Products
Lifesling Lifesling2 Overboard Rescue System
The Lifesling2 system consists of a flotation collar which is a blend of the traditional horseshoe buoy and a helicopter rescue sling. It’s connected to 125' of multi-filament polypropylene retrieving line which allows the flotation to be towed or thrown to the overboard crewmember.
Price: $119.99, Retailer: WestMarine.com
Dog Life Jackets
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$30 O'Brien Pet Vest 2011 (was $40) Save 25% on the O'Brien pet vest 2011 at WaterOutfitters.com. This pet vest normally retails for $40 and it is now discounted to $29.95. This Neoprene life vest features a neck buckle and 2 waist buckles. Available sizes include XS, S, M, L, XL. |
