PFD's

• The Big Water Guide is a type III, high profile PFD delivering 22 lbs of flotation.
• The PVC-Free foam panels are shaped and skived to wrap the body, without hindering mobility.
• Eight adjustment points allow you to fit the jacket to your individual shape.
• Two huge zippered pockets hold anything you choose to carry with you.
• Fleece lined handwarmer pouches behind the pockets are oh, so welcome on cold days!
• The well placed lash tab securely holds your rescue knife.
• The 500-denier Cordura® shell wears like iron.
• The webbing tab for your whistle puts this important safety device right where it's needed.
• Webbing loops for leg straps add extra security in big water. (Leg straps sold separately.)
• This jacket carries the US Coast Guard Certification, through testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

When you work in dangerous swiftwater conditions, the Big Water V is a serious PFD that offers excellent protection and comfort during a river rescue incident. A high flotation jacket with a universal fit that wraps easily around anyone’s torso while offering excellent mobility during a water rescue, it features four front buckles to make entry, exit, and adjustment simple and quick. Six side and two shoulder adjustments hold the PFD securely in place. A flotation collar protects your head from impact in the event you are floating downriver headfirst.

Specs

• Our heaviest 1000-denier Cordura® shell is tough enough to withstand years of canine abuse.
• Three NRS buckles secure the vest with five total adjustment points at the waist and neck.
• A grab handle on top of the vest works great for getting your pet back into the boat and for retrieving tired dogs.
• A rugged leash ring allows you to use the vest as a walking harness or for attaching a strobe light.
• It has reflective safety tape for extra visibility.
• A zippered pocket stows your leash or snacks.

• The Chinook is a Type III, medium profile life jacket delivering 16.5 pounds of flotation.
• PlushFit™ foam and a high-back design combine to create an extremely comfortable vest for any type of raft or kayak seat.
• A mesh lower-back offers added ventilation on warm days.
• Two large, zippered pockets, sized for tackle boxes, with internal organization, plus two smaller accessory pockets with hook-and-loop closure.
• A fifth, tool holder pocket offers quick access to pliers, line cutters or other fishing gadgets and accessories.
• Also features a rod holder, strobe attachment point, reflective accents and knife lash tab.
• The zippered front entry and six adjustment points offer a customized fit.
• The Chinook carries the US Coast Guard Certification through Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

• The Chinook OS is a Type III, medium profile life jacket delivering 16.5 pounds of flotation.
• PlushFit™ foam and a high-back design combine to create an extremely comfortable vest for any type of raft or kayak seat.
• A mesh lower-back offers added ventilation on warm days.
• One large, zippered tackle pocket, with internal organization, plus one smaller tackle pocket.
• One zippered pocket sized for a VHF radio and three accessory pockets with hook-and-loop closure.
• Also features a rod holder, two strobe attachment points, two knife lash tabs and extra reflective accents for low-light visibility.
• The zippered front entry and six adjustment points offer a customized fit.
• The Chinook OS carries the US Coast Guard Certification through Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

• 400 denier nylon fabric construction ensures durability through seasons of wear and tear.
• The high-back design fits comfortably against most high-back kayaking seats and the mesh lower allows for ventilation on warm days.
• Two large zippered pockets, a lashtab, and 3M reflective accents throughout for low-light visibility.
• Six adjustment points for a customizable fit and front-entry zipper for easily slipping the jacket on and off.
• The NRS Clearwater is a type III, medium-profile life jacket delivering 16.5 pounds of flotation and carries the US Coast Guard Certification through testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

• The Crew Youth is a Type III, medium profile PFD delivering 12.3 lbs of flotation fitting children weighing 50-90 pounds.
• These jackets use high-quality foam flotation for high floating safety.
• Four side adjustments and a waist adjustment make for a comfortable fit.
• Tough 200 denier nylon shell stands up to years of use.
• Improved shape of the shoulders and arm openings for better fit and mobility.
• This jacket carries the US Coast Guard Certification, through testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

• The NRS cVest is a Type III, medium profile life jacket with 16.5 pounds of flotation.
• Designed specifically for touring, the high-back flotation accommodates most sea kayaking seats and the mesh lower back adds welcome ventilation during long days on the water.
• Two lash tabs and numerous d-rings offer endless opportunities for attaching a rescue knife, strobe, whistle and other accessories.
• Reflective patches on the upper back are also attachment loops.
• Two large zippered pockets and two small, dual-entry clamshell pockets provide multiple storage options.
• Six adjustment points for a customizable fit and front-entry zipper for easily slipping the jacket on and off.

Our most innovative and comfortable rescue vest gets a pocket update with a new EVA Molded Central Pocket. Tested in the most extreme environments and situations, this jacket continues to be the only choice for the world’s best river guides and expedition paddlers alike.

Details

Intended Use: Whitewater Rescue / Sea / SUP
Entry: Pullover
Foam Insert: PVC Free Gaia®& PE Foam
Shell Fabric: 500 Denier Cordura Nylon
Liner Fabric: 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon
Webbing: Nylon
Zipper: YKK Self Locking Vislon® Teeth
Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetal and Stainless Steel
Weight: 2.9 lbs / 46 oz / 1315.42 gr
Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51”
Design Buoyancy: 16.5lbs
Approval Type: USCG Type V

IMPORTANT: Make sure you select the correct PFD Certification (UL if you live in the US, ULC if you live in Canada).  A ULC life vest is not certified for use in the US.  A UL life vest is not certified for use in Canada.

Designed with the professional sea kayak guide in mind, the Guide incorporates everything you could possibly need in a full featured Type V rescue vest: reinforced shoulders, strong swimmer harness and rescue belt, excellent fit for all-day comfort and usable storage space. Made with GAIA® PVC-free foam.

Specs

• 500D Cordura outer and 200D nylon oxford inner shell
• Reinforced shoulders and quick release chest harness with O-ring
• Tether/tow system ready (tether sold separately)
• Articulated seam
• Front and back 3M reflective tape
• Two front, one back lash tab
• One front stretch mesh pocket (bellows w/zippered side entry)
• Electronics pocket
• USCG approved
• Transport Canada (ULC) approved
• CE approved

Sizing

Product Care

• Sculpted foam panels wrap around your torso for 360-degree protection.
• Cordura® construction for maximum durability and PVC-free Gaia® foam.
• Integrated, quick-release safety harness and O-ring tether/tow system ready.
• Adjustable padded shoulder straps plus three side adjustments for a customized, secure fit.
• Features a large zippered pocket with internal organization, lash tab and a stretch mesh sleeve for stowing a tow tether or cow tail.
• This jacket carries the US Coast Guard Certification, through testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

From its flexible fit to the padded shoulders and large zippered pocket, the NRS Ion PFD is a comfortable, low-profile jacket that gets all the details right.

Specs

• 400 denier ripstop nylon ensures season-after-season durability.
• Six-panel design constructed with ultra soft foam for a flexible fit that effortlessly wraps your torso and flows with your movements.
• AirMesh inner panels provide ventilation throughout the jacket.
• Single-entry front, zippered pocket keeps on-the-water essentials easily accessible.
• Features padded shoulder straps, strap garages and reflective accents for low-light visibility.
• The Ion is a Type III, low-profile life jacket designed with 16.5 pounds of flotation and carries the US Coast Guard Certification, through testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).