GREENJACKET – Now with Side entry (ISO Standard)

Time tested by the world’s best expedition kayakers, this jacket is the top choice for river guides and expedition paddlers alike.

Astrals most innovative and comfortable rescue vest gets a pocket update with a new EVA Molded Central Pocket. Tested in the most extreme environments and situations, this jacket continues to be the only choice for the world’s best river guides and expedition paddlers alike.

This version of the Green jacket features Side Release buckles so that the PFD can be put on and off with a side entry. (You still need to put your head between the shoulder straps but the main floatation/ foam/ pockets/ front and rear sections  don’t need to be pulled over your scone)

Features

• Intended Use: Whitewater Rescue / Sea / SUP
• Entry: Side entry
• Foam Insert: PVC Free Gaia®& PE Foam
• Shell Fabric: 500 Denier Cordura Nylon
• Liner Fabric: 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon
• Webbing: Nylon
• Zipper: YKK® Self Locking Vislon Teeth
• Hardware: Heavy Duty Acetal and Stainless Steel
• Weight: 2.9 lbs / 46 oz / 1315.42 grams
• Sizing: S/M = 31-37” M/L = 38-44” L/XL = 45-51”
• Design Buoyancy: 16.5lbs
• Approval Type: ISO – an Australian Standards recognised Equivalent.

Foam Tectonics

Inspired by the radical mobility of freestyle kayaking. Foam Tectonics™ allows a life jacket to twist and turn with the movements of the upper body, while securely staying in place around the torso.

Astral believe that the best performing gear is unique and necessary. Astral’s exploration of unique design and material innovation continues to produce industry shaping technologies. The necessity at the intersection of mobility and the force of buoyancy led us to the creation of Foam Tectonics.

Inspired by the radical mobility of freestyle kayaking. Foam Tectonics™ allows a life jacket to twist and turn with the movements of the upper body, while securely staying in place around the torso.

Range of Motion

The primary block of foam in the Foam Tectonics™ platform is anchored around the torso and beneath the pecs which prevents the life jacket from riding up. As your upper body twists and extends during movement, a separate upper plate attached to the shoulder straps moves freely.

Strength

All Astral life jackets using the Foam Tectonics™ platform feature continuous webbing that runs over each shoulder and connects the separate foam panels using 800 lbs (363 kg). test straps and hardware.

Comfort

By placing the adjustment straps and buckles toward the lower half of the life jacket, you no longer need to worry about any loose strap ends near your face.

Storage

The upper Foam Tectonics™ plate has ample on-body storage capacity. A small cavity of space behind the upper plate has room for easy-to-access safety equipment, while the fan-favorite clamshell pocket on the front of the upper plate boasts highly cavernous and visually accessible storage.

Foam Tectonics Protection

Foam Tectonics™ paired with Flotection (Protects back and ribs from impact), provides maximum coverage and protection from impact, while maintaining a low on-body profile.

CLAMSHELL POCKET™

Large, front opening pocket with multiple internal compartments for more visible and organized storage

REINFORCED SHOULDERS

Integrates with chest harness to provide 1,100 lbs. of strength.

TORSO FIT ADJUSTMENT™

Customize your life jacket’s fit without straps near or around your face.

WEB-TOE™ STORAGE

Quick access and storage of Web-Toe™ via side pocket or front pocket quick release tab.”

ROPE READY™

Secure storage for a throw rope behind front panel

QUICK RELEASE RESCUE HARNESS