ASTRAL BUOYANCY Product Reviews and Ratings - Life Vests - LDB Life Vest from Eastern Mountain Sports

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Brand: ASTRAL BUOYANCY

Online Retailer ID: 210240436

Located in: All Outdoor Gear, Paddling Gear, Life Vests

This incredibly comfortable PFD with its mesh back design is perfect for those paddling in warm climates or in kayaks with high seatbacks. The Astral Buoyancy® LDB life vest is a perfect fusion of performance, features, and high quality materials at an affordable price.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

(based on 2 reviews)

50% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Very nice PDF BUT...

By Yakman

from Brooklyn, NY on 6/25/2007

Chest Size:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable, Good Ventilation, Highly Adjustable, Hydration bladder, Lightweight

Cons:

Bladder hard to find

Best Uses:

Kayaking

Describe Yourself:

Experienced beginner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I was initially drawn to this PDF because it could hold a hydration bladder, which seemed like a great idea (I know some people think having a water bladder in your PDF is problematic, but for paddling in fairly calm conditions on a hot day I think it's great). [...] recommended a Camelbak bladder , which it turns out does not work with this PDF. Astral modifies a Platypus bladder with sewn-on straps, which is hard to find [...] It is difficult to install in the PDF, and I think this particular Platypus is inferior to Camelbak -- it has a very small mouth, which makes it hard to clean and dry out between uses, plus the plastic seems like it will be less durable. Aside from this, I am quite happy with the PDF and give points to Astral for its efforts to make a "green" product.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

way too bulky: returning product

By sandy

from wayne, PA on 5/13/2007

Chest Size:

Feels too big

Pros:

Durable, Highly Adjustable, looks good

Cons:

Constricts paddling ease, Heavy, Too bulky in front

Best Uses:

Boating, Waterskiing

Describe Yourself:

Recreational paddler

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

liked the design and color
also liked that it was contructed with kapok
did NOT like the fit, way TOO bulky in front
would limit ease of paddling
I am returning the product

Eastern Mountain Sports Response:That is exactly why we have our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. We want you to feel confident about shopping with us and we'll take care of you if your gear doesn't fit or fails to meet your expectations.

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