Rescue PFD’s

The Astral GreenJacket rescue PFD sets the standard for whitewater pros. It combines full rescue capabilities with the comfort, protection and style of today's best low-profile life jackets.

• Foam Tectonics allow the outer front panel to move freely with your upper body as the inner panel stays anchored in place.
• 500 denier Cordura® nylon with PVC-Free Gaia™ and PE foam flotation make this a tough, environmentally-friendly life jacket.
• Molded clamshell front pocket construction with multiple compartments for organized storage.
• Rope ready storage behind front panel and side pockets for web tow storage.
• A quick-release rescue harness is tack stitched into the vest for ultimate strength and integrity.
• Eight adjustment points ensure a custom fit.
• Features round out with a lash tab for attaching a rescue knife, a Spectra® safety loop for emergency extractions, and side pockets for web tow storage.
• This jacket carries the US Coast Guard Certification, through testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

The limited edition version of the HustleR pays homage to Kokatat founder Steve O'Meara and celebrates Kokatat's 50th anniversary. This low-profile rescue life vest is designed with features veteran paddlers and guides demand. IMPORTANT: This life vest is only available in UL (US Coast Guard) certification on the website.

IMPORTANT: This life vest is only available in UL (US Coast Guard) certification on the website. UL life vest is not certified for use in Canada. This vest is not ULC (transport Canada) certified at this time. The HustleR features a quick release chest harness, D-ring attachment for standard cow tail or Touring Tow Tether, a sleeve designed to fit Kokatat's River Tow Tether and a covered front lash tab for rescue knife. The large, extra-deep clamshell front pocket with two way zipper allows for internal organization. Covered in Rugged 500D Cordura, two stacked and sculpted pre-curved foam panels wrap and float around the torso to allow optimal fit on varied torso sizes. It has a pull over design with adjustable shoulders and three side adjustments for a secure fit.

Specs:

• 500D Cordura® outer shell
• Gaia® PVC-free foam
• Pullover design
• Large, clamshell front pocket with two way zipper and internal organization
• Adjustable shoulders and three side adjustments
• Covered front lash tab for a rescue knife attachment
  
• Quick release chest harness and O-ring, tether/tow system ready
• Sleeve for River Tow Tether
• D-ring for cow tail attachement
• Comes with Belly Pocket accessory
• US Coast Guard, and ISO (EU) approved
• BOUYANCY LB./OZ. XS/S (16/00), M/L (16/00), XL/2X (16/00)

This vest is designed for a rescue professional swimmer that can’t afford to be impeded by bulky gear. It combines inflatable flotation and foam flotation to offer a slim-profile flotation solution.

Features:

• Design flotation: 9 lbs.of inherent foam buoyancy; 26 lbs. buoyancy when inflate
• Chest size: one size fits most 30″-52″
• Color: Black
• Left side buckle closure for adjustment
• CO2 cylinder storage pocket
• Oral inflation/deflation valve to adjust buoyancy
• Manual CO2 inflation handle
• 500D nylon and 1.5mm neoprene shell
• MOLLE system on the front and back for configuration of equipment
• Please note: does not have a USCG rating

This PFD is intended for rescuers in the hot zone. The jacket includes a rescue belt attached to the PFD that wraps around the rescuer with a quick-release buckle. The quick-release chest harness is releasable under load if the rescuer needs to escape the system. This is intended for rescuers that have proper training for a specialized PFD.

• Design flotation: high buoyancy 25 lbs.
• Chest size: 30″-52″
• Color: Hi-Vis
• Entry: Front zipper triple-front buckle
• Seven adjustment points for fit
• Reflective tape on front and back
• Drag handle
• 500-denier Cordura shell
• MOLLE webbing on both shoulders and back
• Velcro panel for attaching ID patches
• Two self-draining pockets
• Webbing loop in pocket

Type V PFD. 22 lbs of flotation, adjustability to fit chest sizes from 30 to 58 inches, and all the features you will ever need in a rescue vest. The NRS Rapid Rescuer can handle any situation.

Specs

• With box-stitched stress points, reinforced shoulder straps and a 500-denier Cordura® shell, the NRS Rapid Rescuer is tough enough to handle any situation.
• Two huge front pockets stretch to hold anything from a GPS to a VHF. Quick release buckles with adjustable nylon webbing secure the pockets shut.
• Quick-release rescue belt, with stainless steel ring, for "live bait" and other swiftwater rescue techniques.
• Three lash tabs on the front are great for a knife, whistle or anything else you need to keep handy.
• On the back there's an additional lash tab for a strobe, and a chem-light holder, for visibility in low light and night operations.
• Long strips of reflective tape on the front and back of the jacket increase visibility.
• Webbing loops for leg straps add extra security in big water. (Leg Straps sold separately).
• Universal Plus sizing will fit chest sizes between 30 and 58 inches, with 8 adjustment points to ensure a secure fit.
• This jacket carries the US Coast Guard Certification, through testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

The Force 6 RescueOps PFD was designed for water rescue professionals that need a high buoyancy PFD for moving air-rated water, ice and flood rescues. The RescueOps was designed with 26 pounds of lift which makes it the most buoyant universal fit PFD on the market. This PFD has large deeply cut armholes which allow the rescuer a full range of motion. Best-in-class, this Type V universal fit PFD fits sizes medium through 3XL.

The RescueOps has two specially designed molle front pockets that fit most public safety radios. These pockets are also perfect for hauling gloves, carabiners and flashlights. The outside of these pockets allows you the flexibility to mount most accessories.

Specs

• 26 lbs, 11.8 kg of flotation
• US Coast Guard Type V certified
• Laser-cut Hypalon MOLLE pockets designed to fit radios inside or mount them outside (with RescueOps Radio Pocket not included).
• MOLLE pockets are 8.5"x5" and fit most radios.
• Chest badge nameplate - hook and loop MOLLE patch areas on the left and right chest
• Seven adjustment straps for a custom fit
• 500 denier Cordura fabric outer shell
• Extraction handle
• Back nameplate - hook and loop
• 62 sq. inches of SOLAS reflective material on front and back
• Detachable leg harness designed to ensure a perfect fit to help prevent flush drownings (not included)
• Molle on the back - for an optional back pocket (not included)
• Extremely lightweight - 3.5 lbs

Sizing

Universal one size fits most:

• Chest  32” - 56” 81cm - 142cm (fyi - ops fits a 58 '' chest ) 

The RescueTec is a top-of-the-line PFD. It was designed for water rescue professionals and public safety teams that find themselves in extreme situations. 

The RescueTec fits the swimmer like a glove with its two sizes, eleven adjustments and extendable waist belt on the LG/XL models. Optional leg swim harnesses help prevent flush drownings. If you are swimming in moving water to save lives, the RescueTec is your PFD.

 *Pocket & Leg straps not included 

Specs

• 26lbs, 11.8 kg of flotation
• US Coast Guard Type V Professional certified
• Large armholes allowing a full powerful stroke
• 11 Adjustment straps - custom fit
• Quick release belt for throw bag attachment on right and left sides
• 420 Denier high tenacity nylon fabric
• Molded extraction handle
• 4 Inch hook and loop ID panel on back
• Heavy duty YKK front entry zipper
• Reflective SOLAS tape front and back
• Extendable waist belt on the LG/XL models
• Colors: red or black

Sizing Info

When putting on your Force 6 RescueTec, be sure to take in and hold a full breath of air as you adjust the straps.

• S/M 28’’ - 40’’ 71cm - 102cm
• L/XL 42 - 52’’ 107cm - 133cm