Astral YTV 2.0 PFD
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Great for whitewater paddling, sailing or stand up paddle boarding, the Astral YTV 2.0 PFD is designed with a low-profile Torso Lock foam platform and larger pockets for functionality on the water.
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- Pullover entry
- Foam insert is made from PVC-free Gaia® and recyclable PE foam
- Shell is made with bluesign®-approved, 300-denier, 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop shell
- 200-denier high-tenacity nylon liner
- Polypro webbing
- YKK auto-locking VISLON® zipper
- Heavy-duty acetal hardware
- Design buoyancy: 16.5 lbs.
- Approval type: USCG Type V
Imported.
View all Astral Men's PFDs| Best Use | Paddling |
|---|---|
| Flotation | 16.5 pounds |
| USCG Classification | Type V |
| Material(s) | 100% recycled 300-denier Diamond rPET with 200-denier nylon (bluesign® approved); Gaia/PE foam |
| Lash Tab | Yes |
| Weight | 1 lb. 2.1 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials |
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A great upgrade to your water gear!
Preparing to guide paddle boarding trips this summer, I am stoked to have upgraded my PFD to the Astral YTV 2.0. Despite snowy conditions, I was able to get a good amount of time testing the PFD, despite the snow, and it turns out that it is surprisingly warm, showcasing its insulation properties perfect for cold Rocky Mountain waters. Its intuitive design and snug fit impressed me, offering comfort and mobility crucial for guiding. The expanded pockets and recycled shell further enhance its appeal. Overall, I believe that the Astral YTV 2.0 is an excellent choice for avid water sport enthusiasts seeking both comfort and performance in their gear.
Raft guide!
Love this PFD, I am a raft guide and first year kayaker! In love with this PFD
Brent Allen Outside my pick for a SUP PFD YTV 2.0
My water back ground has been in and around the Ocean until moving back to Oklahoma and starting to paddle the rivers. Oklahoma has 78,000 miles of rivers. I have been in the paddle sport industry since 2008 ( Stand Up Paddle) As I am getting into running rivers on inflatable paddle boards the necessity to have a PFD became a needed gear item. I asked a friend Mike Travares his choice for a PFD and SUP. The YTV 2.0 was the choice. That was it. I am starting to get accustomed to paddling with a full PFD rather than a waist pfd. It works great !!
Great low profile jacket
I bought this jacket for river surfing and it has been great. Super low profile compared to my palm jacket. Very comfortable. Two pockets that fit a knife, granola bar and my chapstick plus room for more. I am 5 ft 7, 135 lbs size A cup and the small medium fits just on. If I was any smaller it would probably be too big over my wet suit
Rides up when swimming
Previously, we had a lotus life jacket for white water rafting and kayaking. After close to 20 years, our jackets were pretty wore out. The YTV was the closest we could find to our beloved lotus and I had high hopes. The quality is good, the colors are great, it's comfortable for this big busted female while paddling a raft, BUT, it rides up when swimming. It doesn’t matter how much I tighten it, it comes up to push on the back of my head and under my chin. Same with my husband and he refuses to wear his. I am a true XL and bought the L/XL but probably could have went down a size. Would have been 5 stars if it weren't for the riding up.
Wonderful PFD for raft guide women
Wonderful PFD for raft guiding on the New Mexico Rio Grande! Light weight, flat front for easy self rescue, and plenty of space for the booby gals. Only fits a smaller knife in the pockets, but plenty of space in the hidden inside pocket. Would have been fine with a small/medium but I got a medium/large and it does the trick!
Best packrafting PFD
Incredibly lightweight PFD that didn't skimp on features. This is my new favorite packrafting PFD!
Great fit. Very stylish
I love the fit of the lifejacket. Would recommend to others! I am using it for sailing, power boat driving, and dinghy sailing. Stands out a bit compared to the extremely common Zhik vests, so I like the uniqueness. The tan color is also super cool looking and can work with other colors of clothing well, but stands out (and slightly more visible safety wise) more than just a standard black vest. I got the M/L and I am 5’11” ~155lbs and 31” waist Male. Could have maybe done the S/M, but it would have looked quite small. I do cinch down the side straps nearly all the way. Pockets are awesome, especially the phone pocket. I only have 2 gripes: 1. With the phone pocket the foam doesn’t have a cut out for the rough outline of the phone so if you have one in there, it presses out a phones width into your chest which isn’t ideal, but not THAT noticeable. 2. I use a radio occasionally with the vest and there isn’t a way to clip one on there. (Niche issue) I could have gotten a vest with more utility. Could probably add a cloth loop onto the knife holder to achieve this if it was a big deal for me. Have capsized dinghy sailing a few times with it already and it has done a great job keep me up!
I know it's a white water pfd, but it's super comfortable, so I wear it for flat water.
I love this PFD!
I absolutely love this PFD. I wanted to find a PFD that was comfortable and something I would actually wear while kayaking since I am normally kayaking alone. I ordered this and a NRS Ninja. This PFD was lower profile and overall more comfortable. For reference I am 57, 200lbs, size 16/18 womens pants, size XL mens tshirts. I am not curvy or big chested so I cant comment on how it would work for a large chested woman. I actually had a single mastectomy without recon in 2017 due to breast cancer so I needed something that would not rub or irritate my chest area due to nerve damage. Overall this PFD is amazing and I do not regret the purchase whatsoever. I actually considered buying a back up in case something was every to happen to my current on. Thanks for making such a great product.