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, instead finding various features on each that I would like to combine to create the my perfect [...]
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Review: Yak Koast Buoyancy Aid
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 pocket. Constructed from ‘supersoft’ foam and tough ripstop nylon, the Koast is a rugged [...]
Review Palm Kaikoura Tour Buoyancy Aid
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 looks the part on the brochures and adverts – does it live up to the hype? If the answer to this [...]
Review Palm Axis Extrem Bouyancy Aid
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 aid is now a prized addition to the gear bag.
