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That's the one I wear. Besides being comfortable I can store my phone in the secure zippered pocket and have quick assess to the...

I have been pretty dedicated to strength training for a long time. For the last seven years, I have rarely missed a workout. However...

Didn't work exactly as planned but I'm getting there. I normally carry the bandsaw to the porch but weather (rain changing to snow)...

I spent a lot of time looking for the Astral Sturgeon, really liked the looks of it, and the reviews were good. Alas, my searches in...

I replaced an aging Lotus pfd that I liked with an Astral pfd that I really like. It's the most comfortable of the now four general...

I think @Glenn MacGrady makes a fair point with respect to cost: even a cheap PDF isn't going to fall apart submerged in flat water...

Absolutely, comfort is the top priority. Astra pfds seem to get good reviews. I would have liked to have bought a Salus pfd due to...

Above all comfort. If it is uncomfortable, you will not wear it, or be as comfortable as you would like. The Astra V-eight is...

I've had one for a couple of years, and while it IS a little more bulky than most, the extra padding is well distributed, adding about...

Almost got me convinced, but looks like it would be hot in the summertime.

Thanks for the feedback! I was seriously looking at the one Kevin was wearing, but there is a feeling that it is not very durable...

I tend to agree although I think a pfd specifically cut for paddling is worth spending a little bit more. Decades ago after I dumped my...

I strongly DISbelieve in spending excessive money on life jackets for flat water, so you may want to ignore this message. My belief is...

I have a Stohlquist Descent, as seen in my avatar picture. The front pocket is great: folds out from the top and has lots of little...

I've been eyeballing the NRS Big Water Guide. I like that it has a higher float rating than most PFDs and is longer in length, which...