The size of a life jacket is chosen on weight: a size up is not caution, it is a jacket that slips off.
Children's life jacket hire in Cagliari
The size is chosen on weight, not on age. We confirm availability during opening hours.
When you need children's life jackets
A child's life jacket is the one piece of hire equipment where size is not a matter of comfort. It is chosen on weight, because weight determines the buoyancy needed, and it has to fit snugly: a jacket that is too big rides up in the water and the child slips out of the bottom, which is exactly the scenario to avoid. You test it on dry land by pulling the shoulder straps upwards: if the jacket rises to their ears, it is too big. It is for boat trips, kayaking, SUP and anywhere there is deep water. Message us with the weight and age of the children and what kind of outing you are doing.
- Families going out on a boat or a dinghy
- Kayak or SUP outings with children
- Anyone hiring a boat with no equipment for small children
- Parents who want a safety margin in deep water
What you rent and what you get
Rent only for the time necessary, with pick-up on site and support via WhatsApp during business hours.
How to send your request
On WhatsApp a few details are enough for a clear quote.
- Weight of each child
- Indicative age
- What kind of outing you are planning
- How many life jackets you need
Pickup, deposit and use
Pickup by appointment at Via Giardini 16, 09127 Cagliari, Italy, Italy. Bring a valid ID.
At pickup we confirm the deposit and the equipment supplied, with a short explanation of how to use it safely.
Children's life jacket hire FAQs
How do I choose my size?
On the weight of the child, which is what determines the buoyancy, not on age. Message us with the weights and we will prepare the correct sizes. At collection it is worth trying them on: you pull the shoulder straps upwards and if the jacket rises to their ears it is too big and needs changing.
Is a bigger one better so it lasts longer?
No, and it is the most common mistake. An oversized jacket floats in the water while the child slides down and out of it. The size has to be their current one: it is the one item where growing into it makes no sense.
Is it needed in shallow water too?
In supervised shallow water it is the parents' choice, but on a boat, a kayak or a SUP it should always be worn, because the risk is not swimming badly: it is going into the water suddenly. For that you need buoyancy that works even without any reaction from the child.
Are they suitable for the tandem SUP?
Yes, and it is the most frequent pairing: on the SUP doppio the child sits at the front and the life jacket is part of the kit. Tell us the weight and age when you book the board so we can prepare everything together.
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