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Astral Buoyancy Co. Otter PFD (Youth)
The Astral Buoyancy Co. Otter PFD is exclusively designed for just kids, but it is constructed with the same details of the adult PFDS. With this Organic Kapok filled personal floatation device your children will find it extremely comfortable, and won’t mind wearing it while you and your family paddle all day!
Patagonia’s tri-panel Lolita PFD accommodates whitewater paddlers with shorter torsos. Being inside the guts of Clavey Falls should take your breath away, not your PFD. Patagonia’s compact Lolita has a sidewall construction that’s designed to cinch around smaller paddlers with short torsos. With its side-zip entry, adjustable side panels and waist buckle, the vest provides a no-shift fit while maytagging or high-siding. Lightweight PVC-free Gaia foam is easy on the environment. A large stretch-mesh pocket with internal D-ring and buckle closure secures ‘biners and sunscreen; the centered lash tab attaches knife or whistle for quick access.
Astral Buoyancy Co. V-Eight PFD
The V8 PFD by Astral is a new vest for 2008 and is one of the first breathable life vests on the market. With a patent pending technology, Astral calls Airescape, where the PFD’s contact surface with the body allows air to flow out through ventilation slits on the front and back. A mesh back design allows maximum air to flow through the vest and accomodates boats with high seatbacks. Articulated foam panels are ergonomically shaped to conform to your torso shape and allow total freedom of movement.
The Rio Frio paddling jacket from Patagonia, made with PVC-free foam, is designed for whitewater paddling that demands rigorous torso flexibility and freestyle movement.Pulling off a double helix or 180-move requires a PFD that allows for unlimited flexibility and freestyle movement. Equipped with the innovative Patagonia FlowFit foam, the Rio Frio contours around your torso for a customized, comfortable fit. A two-tiered Stablelock waistbelt system secures the front zip vest to your body with a cinch buckle and separately adjustable waistbelt. A built-in hanger and housing accommodate your hydration pack on long runs. Streamlined front zipper pockets with internal D-rings stash on-water essentials. An elastic knife-holder is inside the left zippered pocket. Ventilating aero-mesh fabric lines the back and waistbelt; jersey-covered neoprene at arm holes for no-chafe comfort. Imported.
Astral Buoyancy Co. Willis PFD
The Willis PFD by Astral is a highly comfortable vest that allows total freedom of movement for freestyle boating or performance sailing. The Freestyle Tectonic panels gives the PFD the ability to conform to your body and move with it, instead of making your body move under it. This system works with two separate panels that are in the upper AND lower parts of the vest keeping that center part of your body able to move without restriction. Flotection foam wraps around the sides of your body and protects your spine when surfing those gnarly holes or running the scary rapids.
The Rio Serrano by Patagonia is a front-zip sea kayaking specific PFD that offers a pliable, customized fit for day trips or expeditions. Fjords and straits are the playground of the Rio Serrano, Patagonia’s most advanced sea kayaking specific PFD. Patagonia’s innovative FlowFit foam contours around your torso for a customized, comfortable fit. The PVC-free Gaia foam is easy on the environment. A patented, two-tiered Stablelock waistbelt system secures the front-zip vest to your body with a cinch buckle and separately adjustable waistbelt. Ventilating aero-mesh fabric lines the back and waistbelt; jersey-covered neoprene at armholes prevents chafing. Two large mesh pockets with internal D-rings and buckle closures keep essentials secure. Patented lash point at left shoulder for flash beacon.
The Rio Grande PFE by Patagonia is a classic front-zip, two-pocket style PFD for whitewater; sea kayaking or touring. Take Patagonia’s sea-worthy Rio Grande on your next archipelago journey touring and recreational paddling are its calling. This vest is made from lightweight PVC-free Gaia foam that’s easy on the environment. The classic low-profile fit and front-zip entry with a seamless, external zipperbox construction prevents skin zip. Two huge stretch-mesh pockets with internal D-rings store sunscreen and other essentials; a lash tab secures knife or whistle.
The Vista PFD by NRS is a Type III: Big value, low price. The NRS Vista PFD is inexpensive, dependable flotation device for all your kayaking, canoeing and rafting adventures. 7 adjustment points tighten the Vista to fit your body securely. 420-denier nylon outer shell resists snags and tears for many seasons of dedicated use. 16 pounds of flotation offers adequate buoyancy without restricting your freedom of movement. Two pockets with hook-and-loop closures easily hold your important accessories. Lash tab provides secure location for attaching a rescue knife.
Astral Buoyancy Co. Bella PFD (Women’s)
The Bella PFD by Astral Bouyancy Co is one of the more comfortable and flexible boating vests on the market. A type III that doesn’t feel like you have an inner tube wrapped around your neck, but more like something you could do yoga in. With a women’s specific style that helps to fit a woman’s body more efficiently and comfortably. A Freestyle Tectonics gives the outer front panel the ability to move instead of staying static and as your upper body (as the inner panel) stays anchored in place. Even cooler, is the Bella is hydration compatible, (bladder not included) keeping you hydrated through those long treks to the river and hot days on the water.
Astral Buoyancy Co. Wonderjacket PFD (Women’s)
The Wonderjacket PFD is Astral’s front entry vest for women. Astral Buoyancy has shortened the vest and tailored the chest area to comfortably accommodate a woman s body. You will find the fit to be extremely supportive without smooshing or cramming,w ith a Z-strap adjustment allows wide ranging adjustment and very fine-tuning. The swing out front pocket holds almost anything you d want to carry. Fully accessorizable with all of our throw ropes and hydro bladders.
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