RipGuard was an exploratory concept for a compact, waist-worn inflatable flotation device. The concept did not progress into commercial production, and all development has been ceased.
ARCHIVED PROJECT — NOT IN PRODUCTION. RipGuard has never sold a commercial product and is not accepting orders or undertaking further development.
The original concept explored a compact waist pouch, inflatable buoyancy chamber and manual CO₂ activation. The images and specifications below illustrate the proposed design only; no commercial product resulted from this work.
Project status: Development has been discontinued. No production, sales or distribution.
A proposed waist-worn flotation design intended for exploration of adult recreational water safety applications. Not manufactured or available for use.
An early-stage design proposal for a smaller wearable flotation concept. Not manufactured, tested for public use or available for purchase.
The original design explored storing an inflatable chamber in a waist pouch, with a manually triggered CO₂ system. The steps below describe the intended concept, not instructions for an available or approved safety product.
The proposed pack would be worn around the waist.
The design contemplated manual activation of a CO₂ inflator.
The proposed chamber was intended to inflate using CO₂; no performance claim is made.
The concept included a replaceable cylinder arrangement.
These images show cylinder sizes considered during concept development. RipGuard does not manufacture, sell or distribute cylinders or replacement packs.
A 16g CO₂ cylinder configuration considered for the proposed adult design.
Historical concept specification only
A 10.9g CO₂ cylinder configuration considered for the proposed smaller design.
Historical concept specification onlyRipGuard Australia never commenced commercial production or product sales. The project has ceased trading activities and all further product development. This website is retained solely as a historical record of the concept.
RipGuard was a product concept only. No RipGuard flotation devices or replacement components are being manufactured, marketed or supplied. Images and technical details on this page are historical illustrations, not evidence of product certification, performance or availability. For water activities, use appropriately approved safety equipment and follow applicable laws and safety advice.