What is the ideal height for entering the water with a Type 1 lifejacket?

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What is the ideal height for entering the water with a Type 1 lifejacket?

Entering the water from a lower height reduces the impact force on your body and helps the lifejacket do its job immediately. A Type I lifejacket is designed to keep you buoyant and face-up, but it can take a moment to inflate and position you correctly. Hitting the water from a higher height also increases the risk of injury and water entering the airway, which can complicate flotation and rescue efforts. By entering from below a certain height (less than about 15 feet), you minimize impact danger and give the lifejacket a better chance to rapidly support you, keeping your head above water and conserving energy while awaiting help.

Entering the water from a lower height reduces the impact force on your body and helps the lifejacket do its job immediately. A Type I lifejacket is designed to keep you buoyant and face-up, but it can take a moment to inflate and position you correctly. Hitting the water from a higher height also increases the risk of injury and water entering the airway, which can complicate flotation and rescue efforts. By entering from below a certain height (less than about 15 feet), you minimize impact danger and give the lifejacket a better chance to rapidly support you, keeping your head above water and conserving energy while awaiting help.

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