The Type III PFD has a tendency to ride up on the wearer in the water.

The Type III PFD has a tendency to ride up on the wearer in the water.

• A. Sink
• B. Ride up
• C. Float level
• D. Rotate to the side

Answer: (B)

Type III PFDs are flotation aids designed for comfort and mobility during recreational activities. They provide buoyancy but are less bulky than offshore jackets, so they’re built for range of motion rather than maximum restraint. Because of that lighter, more form-fitting design, the buoyant material sits around the chest and back, and with movement in the water—treading, waves, or changing position—the jacket can ride up toward the chin. It will keep you afloat, but it may not stay down as you might expect with heavier, more restrictive types. To minimize ride-up, make sure the fit is snug with properly adjusted straps; if ride-up is a concern in rough conditions, consider a different type with more bulk and higher inherent flotation.

Type III PFDs are flotation aids designed for comfort and mobility during recreational activities. They provide buoyancy but are less bulky than offshore jackets, so they’re built for range of motion rather than maximum restraint. Because of that lighter, more form-fitting design, the buoyant material sits around the chest and back, and with movement in the water—treading, waves, or changing position—the jacket can ride up toward the chin. It will keep you afloat, but it may not stay down as you might expect with heavier, more restrictive types. To minimize ride-up, make sure the fit is snug with properly adjusted straps; if ride-up is a concern in rough conditions, consider a different type with more bulk and higher inherent flotation.