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title: Type 2 (II) Life Jacket (PFD)
description: A TYPE II PFD, NEAR-SHORE BUOYANT VEST is intended for calm, inland water or where there is a good chance of quick rescue. 
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## Near-Shore Vests

- **A TYPE II PFD, NEAR-SHORE BUOYANT VEST is intended for calm, inland water** or where there is a good chance of quick rescue. 
- **This type will turn some unconscious wearers to a face-up position.** 
- The turning action is not as pronounced nor as effective as a TYPE I.
- An adult size provides at least 15.5 pounds buoyancy, a medium child size provides 11 pounds. Infant and small child sizes each provide at least 7 pounds buoyancy.

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