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Product Breakdown
Astral YTV Life Jacket PFD: Perfect for Whitewater, Touring Kayaking, Sailing, and Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Stay safe and comfortable on the water.
Deep Dive
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.
Yes, this is has USCG Type V (5) approval.
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
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.
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.
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