The LJ 180N model is designed to ensure a safe position in the water thanks to an asymmetrical buoyancy chamber. The special feature: the buoyancy chamber can be detached from the harness using a zip. In this way, the lifejacket can be used as a lifebelt for safety on board, but without buoyancy.
A neoprene collar and padded shoulder straps are designed to ensure a high level of comfort. The waistcoat weighs 1.45 kilograms and offers 180 newtons of buoyancy. This is above the buoyancy of 150 newtons prescribed by ISO 12402-3. By way of comparison: in the test conducted by our sister magazine YACHT, not all Models in the 275 Newton class to reliably turn the tester on its back.
The waist belt can be adjusted from a circumference of 60 centimetres to 130 centimetres. A 360-degree flashlight and the fluorescent buoyancy chamber are designed to increase visibility in the water.
Many Decathlon products are considered a good alternative to expensive brands at a favourable price. However, at €219.99, the price of the LJ 180N is not in the low price range.
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Michael Rinck
Redakteur Test & Technik
