With a low-profile design you wont even notice you are wearing Dakines USCG Approved Type V Inflatable life jacket! Designed to be worn around your waist, this life jacket provides maximum comfort and maneuverability while paddling for a day of unhindered fun on the water. Dakine constructed this PFD with an easy-to-use manual pull-cord to inflate the life jacket and oral inflation tube for backup. Buoyancy is provided with a 16 gram CO2 cartridge and a storage pocket keeps your keys or other essentials close at hand. When not in use, the lightweight, compact design easily repacks for stowing away. This type of life jacket must be manually placed around the head after inflation and is therefore recommended for competent swimmers only. Key Features: Low profile design for ultimate comfort Storage pocket to store your keys, snacks, etc. Fits comfortably around your waist for unhindered paddling fun Specifications: USCG Type:Type V with Type III performance Intended Use: Paddling, recreational watersports Activation Method:Manual Inflator Type:Uses 16 gram (3/8 tread) CO2 rearming kit Shroud/Pouch Material:Nylon Closure:Buckle Size:Approved for adults 80lbs. or more Service Interval:Limited Lifetime More information For more information on USCG approval types and why you should always wear your life jacket when you are on a boat, see Think Safe Choose the Right Personal Flotation Device (PFD)”.