WATERSPORTS FLOTATION

You may remember your dad skiing back in the day wearing nothing but a foam flotation belt around his waist while carving slalom turns behind the old runabout. Or you see videos of professional athletes pulling off incredible tricks while wearing super-sleek vests. But if you’re a recreational surfer, boarder or skier, you should be wearing a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Here’s the difference between the three types, explaining why.