Originally submitted at Eastern Mountain Sports
Perfect for hot days on the water, the Astral Bouyancy° V Eight with unique Airescape Technology that limits the PFD's contact surface with the body and allows air to flow out through ventilating ports in the front and back.
Quality Product but Bulky
Chest Size: Feels too small
Pros: Adjustable, Lightweight, Good Ventilation
Cons: Hard to Adjust
Best Uses: Canoeing, Paddling, Boating
Describe Yourself: Beginner
Was this a gift?: No
I purchased this PFD because the construction definitely felt like it allowed better air circulation than the other, less expensive model I tried on. Used it in a kayak for about an hour on a calm lake on a humid 75F day and it was not hot at all.
What I didn't like was the thickness of the flotation which pressed into my kidney area when leaning against the seatback. In hindsight I should have gone somewhere else and bought one with a thinner flotation material that extended further down towards my tailbone so I had a more uniform surface on the back section. Although it appears to be a high quality product, you really don't need to spend this much for casual paddling.
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