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No – the RESTUBE ACTIVE is designed to be so compact that it does not create measurable drag in the water. When worn vertically on the back, it stays close to the body and does not interfere with swimming or transitions.

No, it is not a substitute. The RESTUBE safety system is the most versatile system for more safety in the water. Anyone who needs an approved swimming aid in vest form, for example for stand-up paddling in Switzerland, can use the PFD. In any case, always follow the local rules and regulations. Safety concerns us all!

Yes, the Safety Buoy may be taken on a plane. Depending on the version, original RESTUBE CO2 cartridges contain 16g or 10.9g CO2 and are under pressure. They are considered a hazardous material in air transport. However, according to the IATA and LBA, passengers may take up to two CO2 cartridges with them in combination with the Safety Buoy. Register RESTUBE CO2 cartridges promptly before your trip begins by phone with the airline and carry a written confirmation from the airline (email) and the green flyer during your trip. All documents and other information are available here: https://restube.com/pages/flying-with-restube

To make your safety buoy ready for use, you need to screw in an original RESTUBE CO2 cartridge and put the safety buoy correctly folded back into the bag. New safety buoys include a cartridge in the package. In our “How to pack” videos we show you step-by-step how to pack your safety buoy correctly before its first use and after each release of the cartridge to ensure proper functioning. ATTENTION: Only the original RESTUBE CO2 cartridges are 100% quality tested, seawater resistant, level tested (exactly 10.9g for BEACHor 16g for ACTIVE, EXTREME, AUTOMATIC and LIFEGUARD) and have a cap matched to the trigger with the appropriate trigger force. The cartridges comply with the standard for life jackets DIN EN ISO 12402-7. If other cartridges are used, it cannot be guaranteed that safety buoy will fill without problems in an emergency and the trigger may be damaged.

Another person close to you is in trouble? This is a critical situation in which you have to be very careful! In no case should you swim to the person without a float, as even a child can develop enormous forces in a panic situation, which can be dangerous for an adult. Even with a float, such as the RESTUBE Safety Buoy, you should be in very good shape and ideally trained in rescuing other people. It is best to hand the inflated elongated buoy to the other person from a safe distance and wait to see if the situation stabilizes. In any case, you should seek further professional help and never put yourself in danger.

In general, carrying inflatable buoys such as the RESTUBE Safety Buoy is allowed as long as they are not inflated. The committee of the World Triathlon has also confirmed that the RESTUBE Safety Buoy is permitted in all World Triathlon race formats.
As the official Swim Safety Buoy Partner of USA Triathlon, RESTUBE is now integrated into their safety framework – officially approved for use at USA Triathlon events.
You can find more information here: World Triathlon ; USA Triathlon