#buoyancy aid

Astral have released de rails of the the new Indus PFD. It is a higher buoyancy update to the Greenjacket. Astral Indus PFD You can certainly see the Greenjacket’s DNA. Astral Indus PFD Continue reading Astral Indus PFD

New for 2023 is the Palm Equipment Riff PFD. Palm Equipment Riff PFD This low profile PFD is constructed with a nylon 420D ripstop fabric filled with Gaia and EPE PVC free buoyancy foam. (more…) “”

Astral have released a new limited edition Blue Jacket PFD. This one is the Flow State. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Astral (@astralfootwear) I reckon this artwork may well be the best yet.

For 2020 Astral have made an update to the colours of the Greenjacket. In addition to the all black colour scheme from 2019 they also have this blue/red combination.

Astral Greenjacket 2020

What do you think? It also matches one of the new colour ways for the Serpent 2.0.

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New Palm Equipment PFD

When I first saw Paul’s photo (below) I initially thought that the PFD looked like a FX or FX R in a funky new colour. But there is clearly a different zip and an additional zipped side pocket.

The jacket looks new as well!

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As the name suggests the PFD offers 60N of buoyancy and has the rear buoyancy panel located in the shoulder blade region. The PFD design lends itself well to use by paddles who are using a sit on tops with a high backhand as well as other recreational paddlers. The design also offers great ventilation.

Yak Adventure Equipment is delighted to announce the launch of the long awaited Yak High Back 60N buoyancy aid. The buoyancy aid features an innovative High Back, raised back solution, ensuring maximum comfort when out on the water. Its breathable air mesh will keep users cool when out on warmer days. If you’re going to PADDLEexpo 2016 in Germany you’ll be able to see the new Yak High Back 60N on the Yak stand at the show. The buoyancy aid will be available in retailers from 1st October 2016.

New colours and a few tweaks have resulted in an awesome piece of gear. The River guide has between 60 and 70N of buoyancy, an integrated rescue harness, plenty of adjustability for getting that fit just so and a plethora of pockets.

The PeakUK River Guide PFD has an uncluttered design that provides a really nice ergonomic fit. Two split D-Rings are provided (one on each side) so a cows tail carabiner can be parked easily by those either left or right-handed. It’s little design thoughts just like this that can make a huge difference to how well a PFD works outside of when you need it to keep you afloat.

It is also great to see that the rescue harness’s steel ring has been held in place by the way in which the harness belt has been threaded.

Now the Maximus Centurion isn’t new as its been available since last year. Previous models have been available in navy or yellow, but this one in orange looks the business.

The PFD has and incredibly low profile even with the additional clip on front pouch. Colour coded straps help you to easily identify which ones are keeping the PFD in place and which ones are for the pouch. Incidentally the pouch also includes a sleeve suitable for a VHF radio.

Quality tape and buckles are used throughout and all adjustment points are adjusted by pulling the tape forwards which is a nice little feature.

Lots of pockets and sheath for a knife really make the Maximus Centurion a very practical option and having been constructed from Cordura and Gaia foam should mean that it will take a hammering. As with all good whitewater vests that are suitable for pushier water this PFD includes a quick release (QR) rescue harness. Unusually the QR for the rescue harness is located to the wearers left hand side.