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Personal locator beacon
Only country code 250 can be registered with ComReg. A seller programming the device does not complete the owner's registration. Tether it and keep it accessible; the unit does not float without a flotation pouch and is not designed to transmit while floating unattended.
Touchscreens do not work underwater or with wet fingers. Follow the closure instructions and test with paper before use; keep sharp objects separate. The dated offer uses the upper carrier-dependent delivered budget, not an Eircode quote. The checkout may offer a different carrier and price.
Our pick
Decathlon IPX8 pouch 8802142
Repeated dry-phone reports from SUP and kayak use, including an owner reporting falls into the water.
Repeated dry-phone reports from SUP and kayak use, including an owner reporting falls into the water. Others describe a tight fit and reduced photographic clarity.
Improves visibility; it does not replace supervision or sound decisions. No standard for personal rescue flotation is claimed here. The dated offer uses the upper carrier-dependent delivered budget, not an Eircode quote. The checkout may offer a different carrier and price.
Our pick
Decathlon OWS500 orange 8808731
The tester found sound seams and valves and dry internal storage during its test, but criticised the closure and comfort when resting on it.
The product's written owner reviews repeatedly describe comfortable fit and useful material quality. Fit varies, with some owners describing a small fit.
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