PFDs + Life Jackets

Vaikobi's range of life jackets (PFDs, life vests, buoyancy aids) is designed to keep you safe and highly visible on the water, while being really comfortable. Designed and tested in Australia to International standards, our personal flotation devices are so comfortable you won't even know you're wearing them!

The most comfortable life jacket you’ll ever wear: 

Every Vaikobi life jacket is designed to be safe, comfortable, and perform in all conditions. The minimal, low profile design and performance fabrication moulds your body so you won’t even know you’re wearing it. Our life jackets are lightweight due to the high buoyancy rating of our super soft foam. More buoyancy means less bulk.

Looking for a PFD for kayaking, canoeing, surf ski paddling or stand up paddle boarding?

View Vaikobi’s Australian-designed life jackets for kayaking. With hydration pockets and storage pockets, as well as high vis safety colours, our range of life jackets are ideal for paddlers and people who enjoy being on the water.

Looking for sailing life jackets?

View our range of sailing PFDs designed for windsports such as windsurfing, wingfoiling and sailing. The low profile is ideal for use on skiffs, small boats, sports boats and foiling craft.

Life Jacket Safety rating:

Vaikobi PFDs are manufactured to the most internationally recognised standard, ISO 12402-5 (Level 50 - equivalent to AS 4758 Type 2, USCG 50N) so you can be confident your Vaikobi PFD will be there when you need it.

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FAQs
What is the Newton force of the VXP Race PFD?

Our VXP life jackets are Level 50 certified. A Level 50 life jacket, also known as a buoyancy aid, provides 50 Newtons (N) of flotation and is designed for use in sheltered waters where immediate help is available. Check out our blog that discusses the newton rating of our life jackets.

What is a Level 50 PFD / life jacket?

A Level 50 life jacket, also known as a buoyancy aid, provides 50 Newtons (N) of flotation and is designed for use in sheltered waters where immediate help is available. Please read our article on PFD buoyancy rating to learn more.

What is a PFD life jacket?

A PFD life jacket is a personal floatation device which has a safety and buoyancy rating for keeping adults or children afloat in the water. All Vaikobi PFDs have a buoyancy rating above the minimum floatation required, which is ISO 12402-5 certification. Find out more in this article: How to choose the right PFD for you.

Do you need a life jacket on a kayak?

Different states within Australia have different rules around wearing PFDs while kayaking, as do other countries around the world. Please check with your local waterways authority before kayaking alone. Find out more in our comprehensive article to find out if you need a life jacket for kayaking.

Do life jackets expire?

Life jackets do not have an expiry date, but there are several things to watch out for as your PDF life jacket gets used over time. Stay safe and find out more about PFD expiry dates in our article: Do life jackets have an expiry date.