Astral Sturgeon Life Jacket PFD

Astral's Sturgeon Life Jacket PFD for Kayak Fishing is a recreational fit life jacket that offers both comfort and functionality. The Thin-Vent mesh back keeps you cool and allows you to lean back against the tallest seats. It features a quarter zip and adjustable buckles at the sides for a secure fit. Weighing only 1.63 lbs, this life jacket is lightweight and won't weigh you down.

This PFD is specially designed for fishing enthusiasts. It has a central and large clamshell pocket with internal subpockets, providing plenty of storage space for your fishing gear. It even includes a special pliers holster and a folding knife pocket, ensuring that you have easy access to your tools. There is also a slip pocket specifically designed for a VHF radio. Additionally, the PFD features clipping points and a white-light lashing point, allowing you to attach additional accessories.

Safety is a top priority with the Astral Sturgeon Life Jacket. It is equipped with Gaia and PE foam inserts, giving it a buoyancy rating of 16 lbs. This ensures that you stay afloat in case you end up in the water. The PFD is also USCG Type III approved, meeting the necessary safety standards.

Durability is another key feature of this life jacket. It is made with a 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon shell, which is known for its strength and durability. The 200 x 400 Denier High Tenacity Nylon and Brushed Polyester Mesh liner provide additional reinforcement. The PFD also uses PolyPro webbing, heavy-duty hardware, and zippers with self-locking teeth, ensuring that it can withstand the rigors of kayak fishing.

Astral is committed to sustainable practices and environmental conservation. Their entire line of PFDs, including the Sturgeon Life Jacket, is made from non-toxic foam that is both recyclable and super soft. The company strives to minimize waste by reusing and recycling materials whenever possible, putting nature first.

FAQs:

How much body weight will the XL support?

Astral notes that "Buoyancy is relative to displacement of water and since the human body is mostly water, overall body weight plays a much smaller role in our weight in water than most people realize. It is primarily bone and muscle mass that weighs us down. For example, a high school wrestler who weighs 130 lbs is likely to weigh more in water than a sumo wrestler. Our jackets have ample buoyancy to sufficiently float both."

Is the front pocket waterproof?

The front pocket is not waterproof. It has a nylon zipper, so if you submerge, water may fill that front pouch.