Astral YTV Life Jacket PFD - Multi-sport Essential

Pure and simple, the YTV incorporates Astral's freestyle inspired Torso Lock fit platform. A low-profile fit offers plenty of mobility to a wide range of paddlers and sailors.

Measure your chest and find your size.

Small/Medium: 31-37"

Medium/Large: 38-44"

Large/X-Large: 45-51"

MADE FOR SAFETY: Stay afloat with PVC-free Gaia and PE foam inserts; Buoyancy rating of 16.5 lbs; USCG Type V Approval

SECURE FIT: Torso Lock fit platform is easy to adjust, keeps the jacket in place as you move and is a favorite for freestyle kayakers; Pullover style with adjustable side buckles to fit; Weighs only 1.76 lbs

DURABLE: Made to last for many adventures; 200 x 400 Denier Ripstop Nylon shell and 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon liner; PolyPro webbing, heavy duty hardware and zippers with Self Locking Vislon Teeth

LIGHTWEIGHT: Featherlight construction doesn't weigh you down; Two front zippered pockets to stash snacks and essential small gear; Quick access knife tab on chest in case of emergency

NATURE FIRST: Every product in our line is completely free of toxic PVC; We reuse as many scraps as possible, recycle everything and even compost our coffee beans

is it a class 5 pfd? Yes, this is has USCG Type V (5) approval.

What is the weight limit on a small jacket? There is not a weight limit for the Jacket 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 it a class 5 pfd? It’s listed as a class 5 in the ad. As our vessel has not been hulled by a rogue tree since I bought this, I cannot testify to the accuracy of the description. But I didn’t die the last time.

My chest measured 37.5" so i'm not sure whether to buy a size Schmedium or a med/lrg...anyone have an answer? The variability of the straps makes either size easily adjustable to fit your body. If you are going to be wearing extra gear like wet/dry suit or thick jacket or sweatshirt, we recommend the larger size to accommodate.