PFD's (lifejackets)

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A PFD Fit for a Woman

For all of my other fellow women kayakers out there you will likely know as I do how uncomfortable a PFD can be. Most lifejackets are not designed for a women’s body and consequently can be one of the most awkward and uncomfortable pieces of clothing/protection that you could wear. As most PFD’s are unisex I never really thought in years past about the fit of my lifejacket. Up until this year my lifejacket was old... (Continue reading...)

Stohlquist PFD – A Lifejacket for Every Need

Stohlquist is a very popular manufacturer of life jackets. You can expect each Stohlquist PFD to be designed for comfort and strength. They are known to be made with great care and in fact each pfd is hand made with attention to all details. Their PFD’s meet all the Coast Guard specifications. They have many different types of PFD’s and there is a model that will suit every person and every paddler or boaters needs. Stohlquist... (Continue reading...)

Grunion Life Jacket

Discount: 45 % off Product: Astral Buoyancy Grunion Life Jacket Store: Backcountry Outlet Info: This is an excellent life jacket for any kayaker and for all types of paddling.  It comes complete with loads of pockets for all your gear.  It gets an A+ for being made with environmentally friendly materials such as PE foam and PVC-free, hand-harvested, organic Kapok. If you are wondering what Kapok is (as I was),... (Continue reading...)

Choosing the Right PFD

Choosing the right PFD will depend on the type of kayaking you plan on doing.  The most important thing to be concerned about – besides the fact that it actually floats – is comfort.  If your lifejacket isn’t comfortable, if it is rubbing in certain areas or riding up in the back, you will not want to wear it.  Getting a PFD that fits well and suits your style of paddling will make all the difference. (Continue... (Continue reading...)