Buoyancy Aids | Solent Sea Kayaking

Review: Yak Xipe PFD

by Duncan | Apr 16, 2012 | Buoyancy Aids | 1 |

The Yak Xipe is the one of Yak’s newer Sea Kayaking PFD’s to hit the shelves and pit...

Review: Peak UK Adventure Zip Buoyancy Aid

by Duncan | Aug 4, 2010 | Buoyancy Aids | 4 |

I’ve been lucky enough to try out a large assortment of the ‘top’ Sea Kayaking buoyancy aids currently on the market. I’ve yet to review a badly designed one but have yet to find my ideal buoyancy aid,...

Review: Reed Aquatic Pro

by Duncan | Apr 6, 2010 | Buoyancy Aids | 0 |

Reed are well known for their kayaking apparel from thermal garments to cags and paddle suits. The Aquatic Pro is their first Buoyancy Aid has had input from a number of high profile Sea Kayakers including Nigel Dennis during...

Review: Yak Koast Buoyancy Aid

by Duncan | Oct 12, 2009 | Buoyancy Aids | 4 |

I’ve been using the Yak Koast Buoyancy Aid for several months now. Designed as a low profile, touring buoyancy aid it utilises a side zip fastening allowing for a large pocket across the front of the PFD and one large rear...

Review Palm Kaikoura Tour Buoyancy Aid

by Duncan | Nov 13, 2008 | Buoyancy Aids | 8 |

Palm refers to the Kaikoura Tour Buoyancy Aid as “A front zipped expedition level touring PFD – packed with features and storage space – which uses Palm’s Flex Formed Foam system.” Whilst it certainly...

Review Palm Axis Extrem Bouyancy Aid

by Duncan | Apr 10, 2008 | Buoyancy Aids | 0 |

Actually a high bouyancy yet low profile white water PFD but bought as a multi-purpose PFD to cater for river and sea paddling. Featuring easy adjustment and ample storage yet retaining a slim designthe Palm Axis Extrem bouyancy...