Ar pludrumo liemene privaloma Lietuvoje?

Taip, pagal Lietuvos Respublikos vidaus vandenu transporto kodeksa pludrumo liemene privaloma visiems asmenims, plaukiantiems bet kokia plaukiojimo priemone, iskaitant kajakus ir SUP irklentes.

Kokio dydzio pludrumo liemene rinktis?

Pludrumo liemene renkama pagal kuno svori: iki 40 kg — vaikiska, 40-70 kg — S/M, 70-90 kg — L, virs 90 kg — XL arba XXL. Liemene turi tureti ne maziau kaip 50N keliamaja galia.

Kuo skiriasi pludrumo liemene nuo gelbejimosi liemenes?

Pludrumo liemene (50N) skirta mokanciam plaukti zmogui — ji padeda islaikyti pozicija vandenyje. Gelbejimosi liemene (100N+) turi didesne keliamaja galia ir apvers nemokanti plaukti zmogu veidu i virsu.

Plūdrumo liemenė vandens sportui — kaip išsirinkti tinkamą (2026)

A buoyancy aid is not an optional accessory but a vital part of water sports. Even so, most people buy one at random, without thinking about weight, buoyancy or the type of sport. In this article we explain how to choose the right jacket so it really protects you when you need it most.

Why is a buoyancy aid essential?

The statistics are unforgiving: most drowning accidents in water sports happen not because people cannot swim, but because of an unexpected fall, cold water shock or a knock to the head. A jacket keeps your head above water even in the worst case and buys time for help to arrive. In Lithuania there is no legal requirement to wear a jacket when kayaking (except for children under 12), but it is good practice followed by every experienced paddler.

Jacket types: the EN ISO 12402 system

Type	Buoyancy	What it is for
50N (Type III)	50 Newtons	Kayak, SUP, sailing: in sheltered waters with help close by
100N (Type II)	100 Newtons	Sea and more open waters, when help is not close by
150N+ (Type I)	150+ Newtons	Sea leisure, ferries, professional use

For kayaking and SUP on Lithuanian waters, a 50N jacket is right: it is compact, does not restrict movement and is comfortable for long periods.

How do I choose the right size?

A buoyancy aid is sized by chest size (not clothing size). Standard sizes:

XS/S: up to 80 cm chest
M: 80–90 cm
L: 90–100 cm
XL/XXL: over 100 cm

The jacket must fit firmly: it must not ride up when you raise your arms. You will wear it the whole time you are on the water, so comfort is critical.

WALLYS jackets: our recommendation

In our shop we sell WALLYS buoyancy vests , a product from a Lithuanian manufacturer, designed specifically for Baltic waters. WALLYS jackets meet the EN ISO 12402-5 (50N) standard and come in several weight categories:

WALLYS 40–60 kg : for young people and smaller adults
WALLYS 60–80 kg : universal
WALLYS 80–100 kg : for larger builds
WALLYS 100–120 kg : maximum size

Lithuanian origin, CE certified, fast delivery. View WALLYS jackets →

5 mistakes when choosing a jacket

Buying one that is too big : the jacket rides up and does not keep your head above water.
Choosing by colour, not function : a nice design does not help in an emergency.
Not wearing it : a jacket lying in the back of the kayak does not help.
Not buying a dedicated one for children : an adult jacket does not work properly on a child.
Not adjusting the buckles : after buying, all the buckles and straps need to be adjusted properly.

Conclusion

A buoyancy aid is the cheapest and most important purchase before any water sports outing. Do not worry that it will feel uncomfortable: modern 50N jackets are light, compact and you will hardly notice them. Browse our range of jackets →