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Astral Buoyancy Greenjacket

Water Sports > Floatation & LifejacketsRated: ***** by 1 review.

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear

The Greenjacket™ introduces a new level of comfort and fit into the world of whitewater rescue. Making a perfect PFD for any rescue, guiding or expedition setting.
* Freestyle 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 and Gaia™ foam makes this a tough, environmentally friendly life jacket.
* Two zippered pockets gives you room to keep those essentials close at hand.
* There is a pouch behind the pockets perfect for storing a small throw rope.
* Flotection is Astral's name for the armor plating along the sides of the vest that protect your ribs and vitals from impact
* A 1200 lb tensile strength rescue harness with a quick release buckle and a Spectra® safety loop for emergency extractions round out the safety features on this vest.
* The front lash tab is a convenient place to hook your rescue knife.

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The Greenjacket™ introduces a new level of comfort and fit into the world of whitewater rescue. Making a perfect PFD for any rescue, guiding or expedition setting.

Features:

  • A 1200 lb tensile strength rescue harness with a quick release buckle and a Spectra® safety loop for emergency extractions round out the safety features on this vest.
  • Flotection is Astral's name for the armor plating along the sides of the vest that protect your ribs and vitals from impact
  • Freestyle Tectonics allow the outer front panel to move freely with your upper body as the inner panel stays anchored in place.U00 denier Cordura® nylon and Gaia™ foam makes this a tough, environmentally friendly life jacket.
  • The front lash tab is a convenient place to hook your rescue knife.
  • There is a pouch behind the pockets perfect for storing a small throw rope.
  • Two zippered pockets gives you room to keep those essentials close at hand.
Buoyancy:16.75 lbs of buoyancy at sea level. All buoyancy is provided by PVC-Free Gaia ergonomically shaped by hand.
Design flotation:15.5 lbs.
Entry System:Pull over
Fabric:500 denier Cordura© nylon, 200 denier nylon liner
Flotation:Gaia® Foam
Lash Tabs:1
Length:S/M: 31-37" M/L: 38-44" L/XL: 45-51"
Materials:Outer Shell: 500 Denier Cordura Nylon Lining: 200 Denier Nylon Handwarmers: Polypropylene Fleece Hardware: Marine Grade Acetal Buckles Webbing: Nylon
Pockets:3
Type/Profile:Type V - low profile

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Option Availability:

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SizeColor
Black / Lime
Black / Lime
LimeRed
Red
S / M209.95209.95209.95209.95
L / Xl209.95209.95209.95
M / L209.95209.95209.95209.95

Legend

  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - NRS.com

Notes:

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear offers this product at $188.96, but does not provide any color/size information.

Astral Buoyancy Greenjacket Review Summary:

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Doesn't get any better than this one!

Rating:*****
I have consistently had problems finding a PFD that fits me. They are either too small and I can't breathe or too large and ride up to my chin in a swim. I am 5'11" and weigh 215 and have a little bit of a paunch. I have to admit I was advised to get a L/XL Green Jacket, which I did. I found it too big for me, with the adjustment straps and QR belt flopping out. So I sold it and got a M/L. WOW! The fit is perfect! It is absolutely the most comfortable PFD I have ever owned. Plus, it is highly adjustable, especially in the length. My only objection is the cherry dongle on the QR buckle is a little hard to locate; I'd hate to have to get it in an emergency! But all in all, I can't possibly recomend this PFD more highly. Don't hesitate, GET ONE. If possible, try it on to make sure you get the correct size. I am pretty chunky and the M/L works fine for me.
LBA7895 at Rock/Creek Outfitters on 08/04/2009