pfds A C B MUSTANG SURVIVAL LIL’ LEGENDS
KIDS PFD (A)
www.mustangsurvival.com $54–$68
For best-in-class in-water performance and all- day comfort, Lil’ Legends has shaped mobility panels and an exclusive cooling-channeled interior back panel. Advance field testing has proven Lil’ Legends to be a top choice of both parents and children. Includes a ventilated mesh back, heavy duty grab strap and Air- Soft flotation foam. Available in white/pink, gray/fluorescent yellow-green and camo.
MUSTANG SURVIVAL M.I.T. 100
INFLATABLE PFD (B)
www.mustangsurvival.com $130–$195
UPDATED FOR 2014 This inflatable PFD features Membrane In-
flatable Technology inside to reduce product weight and create a lighter and more flexible fit. The manual inflation option is ideal for paddling as it will only inflate when you need it, by pulling the activation cord. The auto- matic version is best suited for individuals that may be unconscious at time of water en- try. The M.I.T. 100 provides more than one and a half times the buoyancy of most foam PFDs when inflated, without extra bulk.
SALUS
EDDY FLEX (C)
www.salusmarine.com • $119
UPDATED FOR 2014
With added contouring back foam, tapered shoulders, Drylex lining, pull-forward adjust- ments and an easy-grab zipper tab, the Eddy Flex is a welcomed companion to any
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on-water adventure. The Eddy Flex has uni- sex styling, a contoured fit and an easy-on, front-zipper design. The addition of the 3M reflective surfaces, rounded edges and soft- foam construction puts the Eddy Flex in a league of high-end vests with streamlined features.
STOHLQUIST WATERWARE CRUISER and
TREKKER (D)
www.stohlquist.com • $109.95
The perfect choice for sit-on-top and recre- ational kayakers. The Trekker and women’s- specific Cruiser feature high mesh backs to avoid interference with high seat backs. Both feature Stohlquist’s Wrapture-shaped torso for the most secure and comfortable fit avail- able. Large zippered front pockets hold all the essentials needed for a fun day on the water.
outerwear KOKATAT TROPOS IMMERSION RESEARCH LONG SLEEVE
ZEPHYR JACKET
www.immersionresearch.com • $127
The Zephyr Jacket is IR’s version of an all-around paddle jacket. It’s light and breathable, with no inner tunnel and a simple drawstring waist, but it’s also fully seam sealed and made with their paddlesport- proven WhiteOut waterproof breathable fabric. The jacket also fea- tures a separate mesh inner liner which helps the jacket breathe and allows the jacket to be worn next to skin or with a short-sleeve layer.
142 PADDLING BUYER’S GUIDE || Annual 2014
OTTER
www.kokatat.com $139
NEW FOR 2014
The Tropos Otter is a fully seam-sealed, quarter-zip, lightweight pad- dling jacket. It has a stowable hood made with Kokatat’s Tropos waterproof breathable fabric in high-wear areas and Tropos Light fabric in the back and underarms for enhanced breathability. The jacket has a soft pile-lined collar, adjustable coated Lycra splash cuffs and bungee draw cord waist. The left sleeve features a zip- pered, self-draining pocket with key lanyard for stowing small gear.
recreational kayaking
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