NRS CVest Mesh Back PFD

Sea kayakers and touring paddlers who spend serious time on the water need a PFD that can carry their gear, fit their seat, and stay comfortable through a full day of paddling. The NRS cVest Mesh Back PFD is built around all three of those demands.

Flotation is concentrated in the front and high on the back, specifically to accommodate the high-backed seating systems found in most sea kayaks without interfering with your paddling position. A mesh lower back adds meaningful ventilation on long touring days in warmer weather, and the Paddler's Cut design delivers optimal range of motion through every stroke. The 400-denier ripstop nylon shell resists tears and abrasion across seasons of hard use, and a combination of plush fit foam and lightweight thin foam sheets delivers flexibility and comfort that holds up over extended wear. Approved by UL Canada.

Storage and customisation options are extensive. Two large zippered pockets and two small dual-entry clamshell pockets cover the organisational needs of a serious touring paddler, and two lash tabs plus numerous D-rings give you plenty of attachment points for a knife, strobe, whistle, and other safety accessories. A beacon loop on the back and lanyard loops on the front add further rigging options for coastal and open water use. Six adjustment points and a front-entry zipper make fit and donning straightforward over varying layers. 3M SOLAS reflective tape throughout increases visibility in low-light conditions on early morning and evening paddles.

• Medium profile PFD, approved by UL Canada
• High-back flotation for sea kayak seat compatibility
• Mesh lower back for ventilation
• Paddler's Cut for range of motion
• Shell: 400-denier ripstop nylon
• Two large zippered pockets and two dual-entry clamshell pockets
• Two lash tabs, multiple D-rings, beacon loop, and lanyard loops
• Six adjustment points with front-entry zipper
• 3M SOLAS reflective tape throughout
• Sizes: XS/M, L/XL, XL/XXL

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