Evening Commute / Nick Gottlieb
BUOYANCY | SS17
Evan Garcia, Chiapas Mexico / Lane Jacobs
It is difficult to find in life any event which so effectually condenses intense nervous sensations into the shortest possible space of time as does the work of shooting, or running, an immense rapid. There is no toil, no heartbreaking labor about it, but as much coolness, dexterity and skill as man can throw into the work of hand, eyes and head. – Canadian explorer, Sir Francis Butler, 1872
BLUEJACKET
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THIS SEA KAYAKING-INSPIRED LIFEVEST COMBINES INCREDIBLE FIT, LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION, AMPLE ORGANIZED STORAGE SPACE, AND A GREAT SELECTION OF TECHNICAL FEATURES. ITS VERSATILITY WILL ALSO TAKE YOU WELL BEYOND THE SEAS IN TO YOUR FAVORITE RIVER OR LAKE.
Intended Use: Sea / Whitewater / Fishing / Tour Entry: Side Release Buckle Foam Insert: PVC Free Gaia® & 100% PE Foam Shell Fabric: 200 x 400 Denier Ripstop Nylon Liner Fabric: 200 Denier Light Weight Nylon Webbing: Polypro Zipper: YKK® Self Locking Vislon Teeth Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl and Stainless Steel Weight: 2 lbs / 32 oz / 907.18 gr Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51
Sea You There / Gareth Tate
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FE ATU RE S
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FOAM TECTONICS â„¢ ALLOW OUTER FRONT PANEL TO MOVE FREELY WITH YOUR UPPER BODY AS THE INNER PANEL STAYS IN PL ACE.
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EASY ACCESS CL AMSHELL FRONT POCKET INTERNAL ZIPPERED POCKETS, AND ORGANIZED SLIP POCKETS.
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VISIBILIT Y FEATURES REFLECTIVE ACCENTS AND STROBE LIGHT AT TACHMENT.
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HYDRATION SLEEVE LOCATED AT INTERNAL BACK WITH HOSE ROUTING TO EITHER SHOULDER.
AVAILABLE COLORS
glacier blue
cherry creek red
pine needle green
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GREENJACKET THE GREENJACKET REPRESENTS THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND COMFORTABLE RESCUE VEST TO DATE. TIME TESTED BY THE WORLD’S BEST EXPEDITION KAYAKERS THIS JACKET IS THE TOP CHOICE FOR RIVER GUIDES AND EXPEDITION PADDLERS ALIKE.
Intended Use: Whitewater Rescue / Sea / SUP Entry: Pullover Foam Insert: PVC Free Gaia® & PE Foam Shell Fabric: 500 Denier Cordura Nylon Liner Fabric: 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon Webbing: Nylon Zipper: YKK® Self Locking Vislon Teeth Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl and Stainless Steel Weight: 2.9 lbs / 46 oz / 1315.42 gr Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51 AVAILABLE COLORS
deep water blue
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cherry creek red
slate black
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Y O U M I G H T A L S O W A N T. . .
W E B T OW F EAT U RES
A 6 FT. SPECTRA® TOW STRAP EQUIPPED WITH A LOCKING CARABINER. THIS SYSTEM
FOAM TECTONICS ALLOW OUTER FRONT PANEL TO MOVE FREELY WITH YOUR UPPER BODY AS THE INNER PANEL STAYS IN PL ACE. ™
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SAFELY PACKS INTO THE SIDE POCKET OF OUR RESCUE VESTS, MAKING IT EASILY ACCESSIBLE BUT NOT DANGEROUSLY HANGING WHERE IT COULD GET CAUGHT ON LOGS AND SUCH.
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L ARGE CL AMSHELL FRONT POCKET WITH MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS FOR ORGANIZED STORAGE.
DY N E E M A T H R OW R O P E
SPECTRA® SAFET Y LOOP FOR EMERGENCY EXTRACTIONS. QUICK RELEASE RESCUER’S HARNESS TACK STITCHED INTO VEST FOR ULTIMATE STRENGTH AND INTEGRIT Y.
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ROPE READY STORAGE BEHIND FRONT PANEL.
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SIDE POCKETS FOR WEB TOE ™ STORAGE.
THIS DYNEEMA® CORE THROW ROPE INTEGRATES PERFECTLY INTO THE GREENJACKET’S ROPE READY POCKET, WHERE IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES (EVEN WHEN YOUR BOAT HAPPENS TO BE DOWNSTREAM.) Length: 50”
Working Load: 1800 lbs.
Diameter: 7mm
RESCUE BELT THIS 1.5” QUICK RELEASE BELT WITH A STAINLESS STEEL RING WAS DESIGNED ORIGINALLY FOR THE ASTRAL SEA WOLF, BUT IS ALSO COMPATIBLE WITH THE LAYLA , BLUE JACKET, AND CAMINO 200. THE SIZE OF THE BELT SHOULD CORRESPOND WITH THE SIZE OF YOUR VEST. AVAILABLE IN 3 SIZES (S/M, M/L, AND L/XL) DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF YOUR CHEST. S/M: 31”-37” chest
M/L: 38”-44” chest
L/XL: 45”-51” chest 7
O T T E R 2.0
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THIS ORGANIC KAPOK-FILLED PFD IS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE FOR KIDS AND CONSTRUCTED WITH THE SAME QUALITY DETAILS AS OUR ADULT PFDS. THIS IS A LIFEVEST THAT KIDS ACTUALLY WANT TO WEAR!
Intended Use: Youth / Whitewater / Sailing / SUP Entry: Front Center Buckle Foam Insert: Organic Kapok & PE Foam Shell Shell Fabric: 200 x 400 Denier Ripstop Nylon Liner Fabric: 200 Denier Light Weight Nylon Webbing: PolyPro Zipper: YKK Non-corrosive coil Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl Weight: 1.3 lbs / 21 oz / 595.34 gr Sizing: Fits youth 50-90 lbs
FE ATU RE S
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SOFT KAPOK FRONT PANELS CONFORM TO ANY BODY TYPE. FLOTECTION™ PROTECTS RIBS AND ORGANS. SIDE ADJUSTMENTS ARE EASILY REACHABLE, EVEN WITHOUT PARENTAL ASSISTANCE.
AVAILABLE COLORS
cherry creek red
eggplant
A young Hilleke explorer / Tommy Hilleke
deep water blue
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L AY L A
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OUR FOUNDER INTRODUCED THIS STYLE OF PFD ALMOST 20 YEARS AGO, AND WE’VE FOUND THAT NO OTHER DESIGN CONFORMS TO A CURVY WOMAN’S BODY BETTER.THE HINGED PRINCESS SEAMS, BUST CUPS, AND SUPER SOFT ORGANIC KAPOK CREATE A SPECIAL FIT THAT WOMEN CRAVE. Intended Use: Whitewater / Sea / Tour / SUP Entry: 1/4 zip Foam Insert: Organic Kapok, PVC Free Gaia® & PE Foam Shell Fabric: 200 x 400 Denier Ripstop Nylon, Stretch Polyester Lycra Liner Fabric: 200 Denier Light Weight Nylon Webbing: PolyPro Zipper: YKK Self Locking Vislon Teeth Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl Weight: 1.76 lbs / 28 oz / 800 gr - S/M 1.84 lbs / 29 oz / 830 gr - L/XL Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51”
Brittany, Layla and Pipeline / Heather Jackson
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FE ATU RE S
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SECURE FRONT POCKET WITH INTERNAL
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WOMEN SPECIFIC ARCHITECTURE MULTI
DIVIDER AND KEY CLIP
PANEL PRINCESS HINGE ARCHITECTURE AND INTERNALLY SCULPLTED BUST CUP
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3/4 FRONT ENTRY ZIPPER FOR EASY
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KAPOK CENTER PANEL TO COMFORTABLY
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QUICK RELEASE BELT COMPATABILITY
ENTRY AND EXIT
COVER AND FIT VARYING BUST SIZES
AVAILABLE COLORS
glacier blue
rosa red
eggplant
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YTV
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PURE AND SIMPLE, THE YTV INCORPORATES ASTRAL’S FREESTYLE INSPIRED TORSO LOCK™ FOAM PLATFORM. A LOW-PROFILE FIT OFFERS PLENTY OF MOBILITY TO A WIDE RANGE OF PADDLERS AND SAILORS.
Intended Use: Whitewater / Tour / Sailing / SUP Entry: pullover Foam Insert: PVC Free Gaia® & PE Foam Shell Fabric: 200 x 400 Denier Ripstop Nylon Liner Fabric: 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon Webbing: PolyPro Zipper: YKK Self Locking Vislon Teeth Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl Weight: 1.76 lbs / 28 oz / 800 gr - S/M 1.84 lbs / 29 oz / 830 gr - L/XL Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51”
Ty drops the Hammer / Chad Blotner
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FE ATU RE S
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TORSO LOCK ™ FIT PLATFORM KEEPS
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KNIFE TABS QUICK ACCESS ON
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2 ZIPPERED FRONT POCKETS AND A
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FEATHERLIGHT CONSTRUCTION
THE JACKET IN PLACE AS YOU MOVE.
CHEST.
KNIFE SLIP POCKET.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND NOTHING YOU DON’T.
AVAILABLE COLORS
cherry creek red
slate black
eggplant
hot coral
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AIRBELT
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FOR USE IN WARM, CALM WATER BY CONFIDENT SWIMMERS. THE ELEGANT DESIGN IS ALWAYS OUT OF YOUR WAY, BUT TURNS INTO A SIMPLE, BUOYANT BUBBLE IF YOU NEED IT. THIS IS THE ULTIMATE PADDLING PFD FOR EASY WATER.
Intended Use: SUP / Fishing / Canoeing Entry: Front Buckle Foam Insert: Inflatable (manual by 16g CO2 or breath) Shell Fabric: 200 x 400 Denier Ripstop Nylon
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REFLECTIVE LOGO FOR HIGH VISIBILITY IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS.
Zipper: YKK® Non-Corrosive Coil
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TUBULAR CONSTRUCTION FOR LOW PROFILE FIT.
Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl
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HIP POCKET WITH ZIPPER CLOSURE AND STRETCH MESH BODY TO GIVE YOU AN EASY ACCESS STASH POCKET FOR SUNGLASSES, KEYS, ETC.
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DURABLE AND COMFORTABLE HIGH TENACITY RIPSTOP SHELL AND SMOOTH NYLON LINER.
Liner Fabric: 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon Webbing: PolyPro
Weight: .78 lbs / 12 oz / 350 gr (with no CO2 cartridge) Sizing: Universal – Chest 31”
No Worries / Gareth Tate
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inflated
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ABBA
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“A BEAUTIFUL BUOYANCY AID” MADE JUST FOR WOMEN. BUILT WITH ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MATERIALS, THIS PFD IS DESIGNED FOR ULTIMATE COMFORT, STRENGTH, AND SAFETY.
Intended Use: Whitewater / Tour / Canoeing Entry: Center Front Zip Foam Insert: Organic Kapok & PE Foam Shell Fabric: 200 x 400 Denier Ripstop Nylon Liner Fabric: 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon Webbing: PolyPro Zipper: YKK Self Locking Vislon Teeth Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl Weight: 2.14 lbs / 34.24 oz / 970.69 gr Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51” AVAILABLE COLORS
green
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FE ATU RE S
blue
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SHORT TORSO AND PRINCESS SEAMS FOR A TRUE FEMALE FIT.
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SOFT KAPOK FRONT PANELS CONFORM TO ANY BODY TYPE.
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LUXURIOUS FLEECE HAND WARMER.
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POCKET WITH KEY LOOP.
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KNIFE TAB FOR QUICK ACCESS.
NORGE
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MADE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MATERIALS, THIS PFD IS DESIGNED FOR THE ULTIMATE STRENGTH, COMFORT, AND SAFETY.
Intended Use: Whitewater / Tour / Canoeing Entry: Center Front Zip Foam Insert: Organic Kapok & PE Foam Shell Fabric: 200 x 400 Denier Ripstop Nylon Liner Fabric: 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon Webbing: PolyPro Zipper: YKK Self Locking Vislon Teeth Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl Weight: 2.14 lbs / 34.24 oz / 970.69 gr Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51”
FEATURES
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SOFT KAPOK FRONT PANELS CONFORM TO ANY BODY TYPE.
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LUXURIOUS FLEECE HAND WARMER.
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POCKET WITH KEY LOOP.
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KNIFE TAB FOR QUICK ACCESS.
AVAILABLE COLORS
black
red
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V- E I G H T
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THE WORLD’S FIRST BREATHABLE PFD, AND OUR LONG-TIME BEST SELLER. THE V-EIGHT COMBINES OUR PATENTED AIRESCAPE® TECHNOLOGY WITH AN ERGONOMIC DESIGN HIGH MESH BACK, AND LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION. Intended Use: Rec / Fishing / Tour Entry: Center Front Zip Foam Insert: PE Foam & EVA Foam Shell Fabric: 200 x 400 Denier Ripstop Nylon Liner Fabric: Breathable Polyester Mesh Webbing: PolyPro Zipper: YKK Self Locking Vislon Teeth Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl Weight: 1.22 lbs / 19.52 oz / 553.83 gr Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51”
Exploring around Asheville / Scott Martin
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FE ATU RE S
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REVOLUTIONARY AIRESCAPE® AIRFLOW SYSTEM ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE HEAT AND MAINTAINS A COMFORTABLE CORE TEMP.
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GREAT FIT FOR HIGH SEAT BACKS.
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PRE-SHAPED FOAM IN FRONT AND BACK ENSURE A GREAT FIT FOR MEN AND WOMEN.
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TWO LARGE ZIPPERED FRONT POCKETS.
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QUICK ACCESS KNIFE TAB.
AVAILABLE COLORS
blue
gray
orange
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RONNY FISHER
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THE RONNY FISHER WAS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EXPERT ANGLERS. OUR THINVENT™ BACK INTEGRATES PERFECTLY WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, WHILE LOADS OF STORAGE OPTIONS KEEP THE ESSENTIALS WELL ORGANIZED AND AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
Intended Use: Fishing / Rec / Tour Entry: Front Center Zip Foam Insert: PE Foam Shell Fabric: 200 x 400 Denier High Tenacity Nylon Liner Fabric: 200 x 400 Denier High Tenacity Nylon Webbing: Polypro Zipper: YKK® Self Locking Vislon Teeth Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl Weight: 1.84 lbs / 29.44 oz / 834.71 gr Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51
Gear Check / Gareth Tate
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FE ATU RE S
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THIN-VENT ™ BACK COMPATIBLE WITH ALL SEATS AND OFFERS BREATHABILIT Y ALONG THE USER’S BACK. MESH LINER FOR ADDED COMFORT.
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MULTIPLE FRONT POCKETS FOR EASY ACCESS STORAGE (TOOL ORGANIZER INCLUDED), VELCRO STRIPS INCLUDED TO MOUNT TACKLE BOXES.
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STOWABLE RAIN HOOD IN THE NECK COLL AR FOR WHEN MOTHER NATURE IS A PAIN IN THE NECK. CONVERTIBLE BEVERAGE HOLDER FOR YOUR FAVORITE ADULT BEVERAGE OF CHOICE.
AVAILABLE COLORS
RealTree Max-5® Camo
green
charcoal
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LINDA
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THE LINDA IS A BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED, FEATURE-RICH WOMEN’S LIFEVEST UTILIZING OUR THIN-VENT BACK. THIS DESIGN IS THE BEST ANSWER TO TODAY’S HIGH SEATBACK RECREATIONAL AND FISHING KAYAKS.
Intended Use: Rec / Tour / Fishing Entry: Center Front Zip Foam Insert: PE Foam Shell Fabric: 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon Liner Fabric: 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon Webbing: PolyPro Zipper: YKK Self Locking Vislon Teeth Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl Weight: 1.02 lbs / 16.32 oz / 462.66 gr Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51” AVAILABLE COLORS
glacier blue
FE ATU RE S
red rosa
pine needle green
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THIN-VENT ™ BACK COMPATIBLE WITH ALL SEATS AND OFFERS BREATHABILITY ALONG THE USER’S BACK. MESH LINER FOR ADDED COMFORT.
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MULTIPLE FRONT POCKETS FOR EASY ACCESS STORAGE.
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PRE-SHAPED FOAM OFFERS A GREAT FIT FOR WOMEN.
RONNY
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THE RONNY DELIVERS THE BEST ANSWER TO TODAY’S HIGH SEAT-BACK RECREATIONAL AND FISHING KAYAKS THANKS TO OUR THIN-VENT™ BACK DESIGN. THIS MULTI-POCKET LIFEVEST HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM COMFORT AND USABILITY. Intended Use: Rec / Fishing / Tour Entry: Center Front Zip Foam Insert: PE Foam Shell Fabric: 200 x 500 Denier Cordura Nylon Liner Fabric: Breathable Polyester Mesh Webbing: PolyPro Zipper: YKK Self Locking Vislon Teeth Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl Weight: 1.22 lbs / 19.52 oz / 553.83 gr Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51” F EATURES
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THIN-VENT ™ BACK COMPATIBLE WITH ALL SEATS AND OFFERS BREATHABILITY ALONG THE USER’S BACK.
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MESH LINER FOR ADDED COMFORT.
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MULTIPLE FRONT POCKETS FOR EASY ACCESS STORAGE.
AVAILABLE COLORS
spruce green
RealTree Max-5 camo
deep water blue
cherry creek red
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Woman’s Best Friend / Chad Blotner
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BIRDDOG
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THE BIRD DOG IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SAFETY AND STYLE FOR THE CANINE ATHLETE. A PERFECT OPTION FOR ACTIVE SWIMMERS LOOKING TO TAKE ON NEW RAPIDS, OR FOR HELPING NEWBIES LEARN THEIR DOGGIE PADDLE IN CALMER WATERS.
Intended Use: K-9 River Play Entry: Front Center Chest Buckle red
Foam Insert: PE Foam Shell Fabric: 500 Denier Cordura® Nylon Liner Fabric: 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon Webbing: Nylon Zipper: YKK Self Locking Vislon Teeth Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetyl
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REFLECTIVE ACCENTS - SAFETY FIRST!
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PADDED HANDLE DOUBLES AS A LEASH LOOP.
green
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B O U YA N C Y I N N OVA WE ARE COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING UNIQUE AND NECESSARY LIFEVESTS USING THE BEST AND MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSIDERATE MATERIALS WE CAN FIND. PFDS TO KEEP YOU SAFE AND COMFORTABLE; RESPECTING THE NATURAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUR BODY, BOAT, AND CLIMATE. HERE’S A LOOK AT SOME OF THE KEY TECHNOLOGIES FOUND IN OUR 2016 PFD LINE:
PVC FREE
ALMOST EVERY PRODUCT IN OUR LINE IS COMPLETELY FREE OF TOXIC PVC. WE REUSE AS MANY SCRAPS AS POSSIBLE, RECYCLE EVERYTHING, AND COMPOST OUR COFFEE BEANS. WELL KNOWN FOR ITS DURABILITY, QUICK DRY TIME, AND ABRASIAN RESISTANCE; WE HAVE CHOSEN TO WORK WITH CORDURA® FABRICS AS A PRIMARY COMPONENT OF ASTRAL PFDS SINCE DAY ONE. ASTRAL RESCUE PFDS ARE DESIGNED FOR ULTIMATE SAFETY AND PROTECTION FOR KAYAKING CLASS V. INTEGRATED RESCUE FEATURES LIKE REINFORCED SHOULDER STRAPS, OUR ROPE-READY POCKET, AND A SPECTRA® SAFETY LOOP ARE CLUTCH IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. THIS BUOYANT PLANT FIBER COMES FROM THE SEED POD OF THE KAPOK TREE (CEIBA PENTANDRA) AND IS THE MOST SUSTAINABLE BUOYANT MATERIAL WE KNOW. OURS IS GROWN ORGANICALLY IN INDONESIA, AND OFFERS A UNIQUELY CONFORMING AND INSULATING FIT.
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TION WE CREATE PFDS SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN, HONORING THE NATURAL FORM AND ELEGANCE OF THE FEMALE TORSO. OUR WOMEN’S DESIGN TEAM MAKES SURE THEY LOOK DAMN FINE TOO. A UNIQUE APPROACH TO DESIGNING RECREATIONAL VESTS IN WHICH THE BACK PANEL IS MADE OF A SUPERTHIN FOAM, ALLOWING THE PADDLER TO FULLY RECLINE IN THE TALLEST OF SEATS. A THIN MESH STRIP ALONG THE SPINE HELPS KEEP YOU COOL ON THE HOTTEST DAYS. THIS REVOLUTIONARY ADVANCEMENT IN PFD TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS YOUR LIFEJACKET TO FULLY BREATHE. VENT PORTS ON THE FRONT AND BACK ALLOW TRAPPED BODY HEAT TO ESCAPE, WHILE CONTOURED FOAM AND A SOFT MESH LINER PROMOTE AIR FLOW. A TWO-PANEL FIT SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE RIDE-UP AND ALLOW FOR MAXIMUM MOBILITY. ADJUSTABLE TORSO HEIGHT PROVIDES A CUSTOM FIT. SIMPLE BY DESIGN, THIS FIT PLATFORM LOCKS THE VEST IN PLACE RIGHT BELOW THE RIB CAGE. IT’S EASY TO ADJUST AND A FAVORITE FOR FREESTYLE KAYAKERS.
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Have a beautiful day / Nick Gottlieb