A lifejacket is designed to support the wearer in a safe, head-up
position with the nose and mouth well clear of the water. Lifejackets
are essential for children, adults with poor swimming skills and for
most boating activities. All RFD lifejackets are approved to NZ Standards.
Guardian, NZS type 402
New Zealand's most popular selling lifejacket
Inshore MSA compliant
Multi-layered buoyancy foam that contours
for exceptional body fit
Designed for offshore yachts, charter
vessels and commercial fishing boats
YNZ and MSA compliant
Retro-reflective tape
Adult exceeds 100 Newtons
Sizes: Adult multi-fit
Colour:
Orange
SOLAS
Designed for commercial, passenger and
merchant shipping
Includes safety whistle and retro-reflective
tape
Compliant for all surveyed SOLAS convention
certified vessels
Adult exceeds 150 Newtons
Sizes: Child multi-fit, adult multi-fit
Colour:
Orange
Sheltered
water Lifejackets, NZS Type 402
Less
bulky than an Open Water lifejacket but more suitable for constant wear,
offering head-up support and ease of swimming, e.g. Guardian, Delta
& Minder.
Delta
Designed for sheltered waters
Head up support
Comfort and great value
Adult exceeds 71 Newtons
Sizes: CM, S, M, L
Colour choice
Yellow/Navy trim
Red/Navy trim
Standard
Designed as a guest or emergency vest
Low cost lifejacket
Adult exceeds 71 Newtons
Sizes: Adult multi-fit
Colour:
Yellow
Minder
Designed as a guest or emergency vest
Inshore MSA compliant
Simple overhead design
Two straps for comfort
Lie-flat stowage
Adult exceeds 71 Newtons
Adult size fits all. CS (with crutch
strap), CM, adult multi-fit
Colour choice
Yellow (CS)
Red (CM)
Orange (Adult)
Specialist
Lifejackets, NZS Type 408
Approved
lifejackets for specialist use
Rapid
Designed for commercial whitewater rafting
Proven performance, robust and durable
material
Adult exceeds 100 Newtons
Sizes: S-M, L-XL
Colour:
Yellow
Uni-Rafter
Designed for commercial whitewater rafting
High performance, robust and durable
material
Great looks, styling and comfort
Breakthrough multi-fit design allows
fitting from the smallest to the largest adult
Adult exceeds 100 Newtons
Sizes: Adult multi-fit
Colour choice
Yellow/Red
Red
RFD has an extensive distributor network
so for product sales please check for a distributor in your area.
For product servicing
please contact your nearest RFD office directly.
distributor
in New Zealand