Since its inception in 2003, this Rescue vest has become standard equipment for much of the world’s top extreme paddlers, whitewater instructors, and swiftwater rescuers. It is stacked with features to make work or play on the river much safer. 

Features:

• The Simplicity and reliability of a streamlined Pull-Over means no zippers to worry about breaking.
• Quick release rescue belt: Removable 1-1/2” webbing belt and O-Ring designed for towing, anchoring or strong swimming rescues. Read threading details thoroughly!
• Continuous Suspension is designed to let the shoulder straps move up and down with your shoulders while paddling, but without pulling up on the PFD. Reinforcement webbing is sewn throughout the shoulder straps, across your back, and then back to the front of the jacket. This creates a “harness” of strength that will secure around you in the event you are hoisted from your shoulder straps.
•  Enhanced Flotection™- is provided in side panels via a thin layer of HDPE. Your ribs and organs will appreciate this. Rope ready front pocket with Built in Whistle: Store your rope behind the zippered front pocket. Web-Tow Pocket at right side of vest neatly holds our optional WebTow™. This system is safer than most, because it eliminates the slack loop common to other tow systems.
• Integrated Spectra® Safety loop is designed for short, emergency belays and extraction anchor point. It is securely integrated with the primary structure of the device.
• Hydration compatibility-our ½Bladder™ fits in the front pocket and our Full Bladder™ fits between the back foam layers.
• Quick Access Knife tab.
• Reflective piping at front and back increases visibility in dark or shaded environments.
• EZ-Reach side adjustments are placed much more forward than other PFD’s. This makes it much easier to securely adjust an Astral vest.
• Low riding foam keeps the buoyancy out of your way, providing an amazing range of motion. In fact, remove the rescuer’s harness and you have a great park and play vest.