You may be a premier paddler and a great swimmer but if you’re on the water a lot, chances are pretty good that you’ll find yourself in the drink some day in a dicey situation. That’s not the time to discover you’re wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) that doesn’t work very well. Today’s top PFDs not only can save your life, they can make your entire trip more enjoyable with advanced materials that keep you cool and lots of handy pockets to store your stuff. We threw a good deal of the 3LUXE research team overboard to find you the three “Best Of” PFDs that do a lot more than just keep your head above water. Don’t worry, they all survived. They got over it, too. Eventually.
Extreme sports sometimes require extreme gear to stay safe in any situation. That’s especially true if you like paddle sports that could take you to remote areas. You can go anywhere with confidence wearing the Kokatat SeaO2 personal flotation device. A cross between a non-inflatable and the inflatable PFDs more typically used by divers or snorkelers, the SeaO2 combines foam with a hidden flotation chamber that can be immediately inflated with a pull-tab. The flotation chamber on this USCG-appro... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $175
Experienced paddlers know how annoying it can be to keep your gear dry and accessible when you’re battling big water all day and have to keep your eyes on the task at hand. That’s why it’s a treat to strap on a “Best Of” personal flotation device like the Extrasport Osprey that helps you stay organized while protecting you from harm. The Extrasport Osprey has seven strategically placed front pockets that are constructed of heavy-duty 42- Denier ripstop material that will hold up on rough t... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $75
Paddle sports can create some of the most exhilarating and fulfilling experiences you’ll ever have but dangers do exist. Whether it’s a hidden rock or unruly waves, you can get wet in a hurry. So it’s smart to play it safe and strap on a “Best Of” personal flotation device (PDF) like the Astral Buoyancy Norge. Stylish, safe and comfortable, the Norge features an RF-welded polyurethane bladder that molds to the contours of your body. Wicking mesh side panels keep you cool and dry on hot d... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $110
