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The Onyx MoveVent Curve Paddle Sports Life Vest is designed to provide excellent mobility for kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddling. It offers a comfortable and secure fit thanks to its sculpted and flexible foam design that conforms to your body and stays in place while paddling.
One of the key features of this life vest is the ventilation panels in the front and back that help to keep you cool even during intense physical activity. This is especially important when you're out on the water under the sun.
The vest is made with soft and lightweight flotation foam, ensuring that you stay buoyant while not feeling weighed down. The neoprene comfort pads on the shoulder adjustments provide additional comfort for extended wear.
The Onyx MoveVent Curve Paddle Sports Life Vest features a strong and durable zipper closure, ensuring that it stays securely fastened throughout your water adventures. The mesh in the lower back is designed to fit high back seats and sit-on-top kayaks, adding to the versatility of this product.
It's worth noting that this life vest does not have any pockets, just as shown in the pictures. This may be a consideration for those who prefer the convenience of having storage options.
For those wondering about sizing, a user who is 5 ft 7 in and 165 lbs found that the M/L size fits perfectly. Similarly, a user who is 5'9" and 145 lbs with a small chest (34a) was able to comfortably wear the XS/SM size. The vest offers a large capacity for adjustment with the side straps, catering to a wide range of sizes.
The Onyx MoveVent Curve Paddle Sports Life Vest is U.S. Coast Guard approved for use on recreational boats and uninspected commercial vessels less than 40 feet in length, not carrying passengers for hire. However, it is not approved for use on personal watercraft, for water skiing, or similar towed uses. The U.S. Coast Guard approval number is 160.064/4776/0.
In summary, the Onyx MoveVent Curve Paddle Sports Life Vest is a comfortable, lightweight, and versatile option for paddlers seeking a reliable and approved life vest. Its excellent mobility, ventilation features, and adjustable straps make it a great choice for your water adventures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this life vest has a pocket?
No pockets. Exactly as shown in pictures
5 ft 7 in 165 lbs what size?
M/L fits perfect, I’m same size.
which coast guard class does this pfd have?
Hi on the inside back it says U.S. Coast Guard ApprovedUSCG approved wearable device for uninspected commercial vessels less than 40 feet (12m) in length not carrying passengers for hire, and for recreational boats. Not approved for use on personal water craft, for water skiing or similar towed uses.U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVAL NUMBER: 160.064/4776/0FLOTATION AID - TYPE III PFD INTENDED USE: PADDLING VESTHope that helps?
I am 5'9 and 145lbs. i have a very small chest (34a). should i get the xs/sm or the med/lg?
I am 5'5" and 145 pounds and comfortably wear the xs/sm. All our female guests of varying sizes can wear this jacket - it has a large capacity for adjustment with the side straps. That said, I have also worn the med/large size when that is all that was available. The size difference between the two is not significant given the large amount of adjusting available with the straps.
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