Crewsaver's Reach buoyancy aid range 50N is suitable for all kinds of sailing. Manufactured to the highest standards these presonal flotation devices from CSR are designed to withstand the rigours of active waterborne lives. 50N Buoyancy Aids are only suitable for competent swimmers and are mainly used for surface watersports such as dinghy sailing, water skiing, jet skiing and waterborne instruction.

It offers a comfortable close fit and a full array of features including:

• Tough ripstop outer cover
• Lower side adjustments
• Adjustable shoulders, chest and lower side straps for a comfortable, secure fit
• Key retainer in the lining
• Traditional front zip and buckle
• Supersoft PVC foam for flexibility and comfort
• Junior size incorporates underleg straps

  Year on year our lives become more and more influenced by technological advances, especially where sports equipment is concerned. It's all about dynamics, weight, performance and cost, which is exactly the ethos behind CSR products.

  We've developed a comprehensive and coherent range of wetsuits and accessories to suit all seasons, styles and levels of surfing and most active watersports.

• Size	Body Weight  (> greater than; < less than)	Chest	Minimum Permanent Buoyancy
  Junior	30-40kg (66-88lbs)	76-86cm (30-34")	35N
  Small/Medium	40-70kg (88-154lbs)	86-107cm (34-42")	45N
  Medium/Large	>70kg (>154lbs)	107-117cm (42-46")	50N
  Extra Large	>70kg (>154lbs)	117-127cm (46-50")	50N
  XX Large	>70kg (>154lbs)	127-137cm (50-54")	50N

  CE Categories Explained

  It is important that you pick the correct CE Category to suit your type of activity and experience.

  Please take a look at the chart below, this should help you decide. If you are at all concerned please ask a professional.

  Lifejackets and Buoyancy Aids are tested and rated to specific European Standards and split into CE categories. These are the universal criteria that define each product and the environment they are suitable for. Crewsaver's range is split into four CE categories: 275N, 150N, 100N and 50N.

  Buoyancy Rating
  Type	275 Newton Inflatable  Lifejacket	150 Newton Inflatable  Lifejacket	150 Newton Air FOAM Lifejacket	100 Newton FOAM Buoyancy Aid	50 Newton FOAM Buoyancy Aid
  Activity	Yachting Sportsboat Powerboat (including RIBs)	Yachting Sportsboat Powerboat (including RIBs) Widely used for providing safety cover for dinghies and by those teaching yachting, sports and powerboat classes.		Dinghy Sailing Sportsboat Powerboat (including RIBs) Ideal for non-active roles on board yachts and motorboats.	Mainly used for active surface watersports such as: Dinghy Sailing Canoeing Kite Surfing
  Suitability	Swimmers Non-swimmers	Swimmers Non-swimmers		Swimmers and Non-swimmers in Inshore & Coastal waters	Only suitable for competent swimmers
  Conditions	A high performance device for offshore and severe conditions, when maximum protection is required or where heavy waterproof clothing is worn.	For use in all but the most severe conditions		They give a reasonable assurance of safety from drowning in relatively calm waters	Sheltered water use where help is close at hand.
  Assurance	They give improved assurance of safety from drowning to people who are not capable of helping themselves.	They give reasonable assurance of safety from drowning, to people not fully capable of helping themselves.		They give a reasonable assurance of safety from drowning in relatively calm waters	Sheltered water use where help is close at hand.
  Protection	While they cannot be guaranteed to self-right an unconscious user wearing heavy waterproofs, the buoyancy they provide should ensure they will, in the great majority of cases.	May not immediately self-right an unconscious user wearing heavy waterproof clothing. Equivalent performance to previous BSI Approved Lifejackets.		Not guaranteed to self-right and unconscious user wearing waterproof clothing and should not be expected to protect the airway of an unconscious person in rough water.	Only provides support to conscious people who can help themselves.
  EN(European Standard) Number	EN 399	EN 396		EN 395	EN 393

   All Crewsaver Lifejackets carry an EN (European Standard) number. These standards, which also have the status of British Standards, are intended to ensure that all Lifejackets sold in this country meet very stringent requirements regarding the design, performance, materials and components used and even give guidelines regarding the information to be provided to the customer about the Lifejacket.

  ^{The information within this table is a guide only. The final purchasing decision and liability thereof is left to the individual.}
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