Developed with input from elite sailors and rigorously tested in the toughest conditions, the Plastimo SLR 196 is the go-to inflatable lifejacket for those who demand the highest performance, comfort, and reliability.
FEATURES:
- Exclusive Plastimo bladder Technology: Drawing on decades of experience in life raft design, Plastimo integrates a polyurethane film air chamber—proven in life-saving gear—into the SLR 196. Lightweight, robust, and engineered entirely in France.
- Superior Buoyancy: Delivers 196N of buoyancy, significantly above the standard 150N, for improved safety and performance during water entry.
- Dual Air Chamber Innovation: Exclusive dual-chamber construction enhances rollover efficiency and freeboard, ensuring optimal positioning in the water.
- Ergonomic 3D Fit: Engineered to move with you. The ultra-flexible design contours naturally over the shoulders, with 6 intuitive pre-settings and a sleek invisible belt system for fast adjustments.
- Maximum Comfort: Neoprene-lined collar and breathable mesh back panel ensure long-lasting comfort, even in intense conditions.
- Advanced Harness System: Equipped with a soft loop textile harness, an aluminium Stab-Lock quick-release buckle, and high-resistance materials for secure and swift tethering.
- Premium Materials: Built with modern high-tech fabrics including a carbon-effect outer shell and reinforced double-layer zones—designed to endure the harshest environments.
- Quick Inspection Access: Features a dedicated zip access for rapid inspection or replacement of the firing mechanism.
- Controlled Deflation System: Manual air chamber release valve allows for quick, safe deflation when required.
- Pro Sensor Elite Activation: for automatic inflation in emergencies.
- MOLLE® Attachment System: Soft strap MOLLE® webbing provides convenient accessory mounting points.
- Premium Closure System: Outfitted with the QBZ® (Quick Burst Zip by YKK) soft housing zip for smooth deployment and clean aesthetics.
Please see below for a list of supplier sizing guides. If you have any issues, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're here to help.
- Helly Hansen Sizing Guide
- Musto Sizing Guide
- Rooster Sizing Guide
- Typhoon Sizing Guide
- Zone 3 Sizing Guide
- Gul Sizing Guide
- Dryrobe Sizing Guide
- Swimzi Sizing Guide
- Dubarry Sizing Guide
- Dinghy Rope Guide
If we are missing a supplier, please send us an email and we'd be happy to source the correct sizing guide for you.
We offer free shipping to all addresses in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for orders over €80.00 (large, bulky and heavy items like kayaks and boats are excluded from free shipping). Orders under €80.00 will be charged a flat rate of €8.00.
Orders are shipped with both DPD Couriers and An Post.
All orders received before 12pm will be shipped the same day where possible (Monday-Friday). Orders after this time will be shipped the next day. Once the item is shipped the approximate delivery time is 1-2 days
You will receive a tracking number when your items are sent. This tracking will show updates once your order has been collected by our couriers.
Delays may be experienced during certain times of the year and if this is the case we will contact you as soon as possible via email.
We reserve the right to change these conditions for exceptionally large or heavy items, items of a hazardous nature or if an item has run out of stock and has to be specially ordered. We will keep you posted of any changes to the best of our ability.
We offer shipping to all addresses in the United Kingdom for a flat rate of €24.95. We may not be able to ship large, bulky or heavy items. Please call for such items. Please note customs charges may apply.
International Shipping Charges
EU Near
| Order Value | Shipping Charge |
| €1.00 - €99.99 | €14.95 |
| €100 - €299.99 | €17.95 |
| €300 and up | Free |
EU Mid
| Order Value | Shipping Charge |
| €1.00 - €99.99 | €19.95 |
| €100 - €199.99 | €19.95 |
| €200 - €449.99 | €24.95 |
| €450 and up | Free |
EU Far
| Order Value | Shipping Charge |
| €1.00 - €199.99 | €35.00 |
| €200 - €499.99 | €40.00 |
| €500 and up | Free |
We reserve the right to change these conditions for exceptionally large or heavy items or items of a hazardous nature. We will keep you posted of any changes to the best of our ability.
Inclusion of any product on our website is not a guarantee of it being in stock at the time of ordering. We stock one of the most comprehensive ranges of sailing equipment in the country. However situations beyond our control may occasionally result in an item(s) being temporarily unavailable.
- Items discontinued by manufacturers or that are no longer available: we aim to remove from our website as quickly as possible, but remember, we are only human after all.
- If we are unable to supply any item(s) within 7 days, you will be contacted by telephone or email to offer alternatives or cancel your order. Available to order items, marked to follow will be sent automatically when they become available. We do NOT make additional charges for this service.
- In any case, we aim to deliver goods within a maximum time frame of no more than 10 days from receipt of order. If we are unable to do this, you will be contacted to make arrangements for any necessary refund to be issued.
We want you to be 100% satisfied with any online order placed with us. Therefore if you wish to return an item for whatever reason you may contact us by email at sales@vikingmarine.ie to organise a return.
All returns must be organised within 30 days of receiving your order. Refunds are available within the first 14 days after receiving your order. After this period we can offer an exchange or store credit.
Goods can be returned for a full refund plus any shipping paid at the time of purchase if they are faulty or if the wrong item has been dispatched.
Items must be unused and still have their original packaging and labelling attached.
Nothing in these conditions affects your statutory rights as a consumer.
The PayPal account or card used originally for the purchase will be credited with the original purchase amount
If you are looking to exchange the goods for an alternative product or size, you will be liable for the extra shipping costs from our end.
Any footwear returned to us must be in its original condition, including boxes and footbeds.
Any items that we deem unhygienic will not be processed so please clean faulty goods if returning them.
Please note that if items are returned you should ask for proof of postage from your post office as we reserve the right to refuse a refund if an item is lost whilst being returned. Any item bought online can also be returned in store within the terms and conditions of sale, just remember to bring along your receipt.
Special Orders
If you have changed your mind on a non regular stock item that was ordered specially this can be returned for store credit only.
Returns Address
Viking Marine,
The Pavilion,
Marine Road,
Dun Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin,
Republic of Ireland.
Phone: +00 353 (1) 2806654
Email: sales@vikingmarine.ie