[Golden Eagle]

All valid concerns. And you didn’t even mention the main reason I never bought one, what if you push the button and it doesn’t work!

But, any life vest is better than NO life vest. Thanks.

[AnAmericanMother]

I agree. So many drownings could be avoided just by a little common sense.

My kids got sick of hearing me preach it . . . but at least they didn't drown.

"Better drowned than duffers.
If not duffers, won't drown."

- Arthur Ransome, "Swallows and Amazons".