Name: Astral V-Eight
Brand: astral
SKU: 62ac51f0ce9af69530d013d7
Rating: 4.0 (6 reviews)

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Consumer Reports

The Astral V-Eight is a highly versatile option that our team unanimously enjoys and appreciates on long paddling days. Its strategic buckle and clip placement on top of the flotation foam help stop straps from digging in, and the interior fabric is comfortable enough to wear over bare skin. With a tapered top and several ventilation holes, as well as a mostly mesh back, this PFD is comfortable on hot days and works well for most women. The shoulder straps have handy Velcro to quickly and easily secure loose ends away from your face and arms. With a high back, you can easily lean back and relax in your favorite kayak seat without interference. Made of some of the thickest ripstop material we tested, this jacket is sure to last through many adventures.
The V-Eight runs a tad large, especially for women. And though we appreciate the mobile design of a high back pad, that pad can be restrictive for women and those with narrower shoulders. Its location directly behind the head can also be a bit annoying when swimming, though we hope you won't have to do too much of that during your paddle. All in all, we love paddling and hanging out on the water in this vest and think it's an excellent choice for staying comfortable while you play.

The Astral V-Eight is a super-versatile vest featuring just about everything we want in a great paddle jacket. The flotation foam is positioned high on the back, and the majority of the back panel is open, airy mesh &mdash; any paddler's dream. The front clip is on top of the foam paneling, avoiding that uncomfortably tight squeezing of the stomach that so many other vests create after hours of sitting in your boat. Spacious pockets help you keep necessities close at hand, while our lady testers greatly appreciate a thinner top section. A front zipper and side adjustments create a more evenly distributed overall feel that we love, and velcro sections on the shoulder straps hold those up and out of your business. 
While the high back paneling works with most small watercraft seats, it is a bit obnoxious if you spend a lot of time swimming in this vest, as it can be in the way of your head when tilted back. It may also be a touch wide for narrow-shouldered folks, though it doesn't interfere with standard paddling maneuvers. Though we appreciate the versatility of the expandable pockets on the  V-Eight, stuffing them completely full can create an obstacle for your inner arms. The front is also thicker and not the most flexible, but we honestly didn't find it a problem, even after long periods of wear. For a life jacket that's comfortable, versatile, and great for paddling, this one is our favorite.
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 We'Ve got a place where you can store your pliers here and attach the lanyard to this d-ring up top. On the other side, we've got a place for a folding knife where that can lay right into here, and then we've got a rather large pocket that can house your phone, soft plastics or anything that you might need to fish. So everything's, right here at your fingertips and kind of the last little fun feature, is a nobody likes their shoulder, straps flopping around hitting them in the face. So we've attached some velcro here, so you can put your shoulder straps up where they're out of the way

 So you can fish all day, become we'll be cool and be safe on the water. You can find out more at astral designs. Calm Thanks! 

Astral V-Eight Fisher Fishing PFD | Gear Preview

 You will notice that the v8 features a high back, keeping it well above most seats. The v8 is a true unisex model with a short torso, height and sculpted chest area. Like all astral PFDs, the foam is articulated for a natural and ergonomic fit easy front. Entry makes the v8 a breeze to put on an adjustable shoulders and side

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 A front zipper and side adjustments create a more evenly distributed overall feel that we love, and velcro sections on the shoulder straps hold those up and out of your business. 

 The front clip is on top of the foam paneling, avoiding that uncomfortably tight squeezing of the stomach that so many other vests create after hours of sitting in your boat. Spacious pockets help you keep necessities close at hand, while our lady testers greatly appreciate a thinner top section. A front zipper and side adjustments create a more evenly distributed overall feel that we love, and velcro sections on the shoulder straps hold those up and out of your business. 

 For a life jacket that's comfortable, versatile, and great for paddling, this one is our favorite.

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