Life jackets: what we provide and what to bring

Every rider, every rental, every time. Life jackets are non-negotiable in Utah. Here is how the gear side works.

What we provide

Two life jackets come with each machine, and extras are $10 a day when you book, so a third rider is covered; each stand-up paddleboard comes with one. We stock U.S. Coast Guard-approved jackets, the type Utah law requires, in sizes from small child and youth up to adult S, M, L, XL and XXL. Bringing kids? Call us before your rental to check sizes, and try every jacket on before you leave. You do not need to bring your own unless you prefer a specific fit.

Types and levels explained

Older jackets are labeled Type I to V; newer ones carry a performance Level (a Level 70 is roughly what a Type III was, and the state’s life jacket page (opens in a new tab) has the details). Whatever the label, look for “U.S. Coast Guard approved”, and leave inflatables at home: Utah doesn’t allow inflatable life jackets on a jet ski (opens in a new tab).

Bringing your own

If you have life jackets that fit well, bring them. Confirm: U.S. Coast Guard-approved label inside (and not an inflatable), zipper and buckles all work, no tears or compression damage to the foam, and correct size for the wearer (not an adult jacket cinched down on a small kid).

Kids specifically

A proper fit is non-negotiable for children. A life jacket that is too big can slip over their head in the water. Dangerous. If you are traveling with kids, call us before your rental to check sizes, and try the jacket on at pickup before leaving.

Buckle up

Every rider, every time: Utah law requires everyone operating or riding a jet ski to wear a properly sized, approved life jacket. We’ll help you fit yours when you get the machine; on the water, keeping it buckled is on you. This is the single most important safety rule on the lake, and the easiest one to follow.