Buoyancy Aids for Touring & Recreation Kayaking
Recreational buoyancy aids are designed with comfort in mind, come with simple features – such as front-entry zips – and usually lack pockets. While touring versions are often front-entry too, they differ from recreational ones as they generally have more buoyancy and features to increase their functionality in a wide variety of conditions. Examples include bigger storage pockets for storing daily essentials, reflective strips for nighttime visibility, water hydration pouches, a low profile cut for maximum mobility when paddling, and greater adjustability.
Whatever buoyancy aid you go for the fit must be snug and comfortable, but make sure you buy the right type of buoyancy aid for the paddling you're planning to do. A recreational design is primarily suited for sit-on-top kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, canoeing, and children. In comparison, a touring version is better suited for more demanding environments and long days on the water where you need added safety and functionality-boosting features.
Crewsaver Centre 70N Buoyancy Aid
Sizes Available: XL | XXL | M/L | S/M Crewsaver Centre Zip Buoyancy Aid 70N
Sizes Available: XXL | M/L Palm Highside Rafter PFD - Red
Sizes Available: XL/XXL | XS/S
Baltic Adventure Fishing Buoyancy Aid - Black
Sizes Available: S Baltic Aqua Pro Buoyancy Aid - Red
Sizes Available: S | L
Crewsaver Ergofit 50N Buoyancy Aid - Black
Sizes Available: S | L | XL Crewsaver Pro SZ Side Zip Buoyancy Aid - Black/Blue
Sizes Available: XL | S/M | M/L
Crewsaver Pro SZ Side Zip Buoyancy Aid - Black/Grey
Sizes Available: XL | XXL | S/M Crewsaver Response Buoyancy Aid - Black
Sizes Available: XL Crewsaver Response Buoyancy Aid - Red
Sizes Available: XXL | S/M
Gul Code Zero EVO Buoyancy Aid - Black
Sizes Available: XXL
Gul Code Zero EVO Buoyancy Aid - Blue
Sizes Available: XL | XXL Gul Code Zero EVO Buoyancy Aid - Red
Sizes Available: S | XXL
Palm Centre Vest PFD - Red
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XXS | 3XL/4XL | XL/XXL Palm Centre Zip PFD - Red
Sizes Available: XS/S | XXS | XXXS
Spinera Resort Buoyancy Aid - Yellow/Blue
Sizes Available: XXL | L/XL | S/M - featured
Vaikobi V3 Ocean Racing PFD - Flouro Blue/Grey
Sizes Available: S | M | L | XL Vaikobi V3 Ocean Racing PFD - Flouro Yellow/Grey
Sizes Available: S | L | XL
Vaikobi VXP Race Lite PFD - Cyan/Black
Sizes Available: XL | XXL Vaikobi VXP Race Lite PFD - Flouro Orange
Sizes Available: S | M | XL | XXL Vaikobi VXP Race Lite PFD - Flouro Pink
Sizes Available: XS | S
Yak Blaze 50N Buoyancy Aid - Blue
Sizes Available: XL | M/L