Onyx U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada Approved MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Vest for Adults for Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand Up Paddleboarding

Love the fit and style of this life jacket! I am a 120 lb 5’4” woman and the XS/S fits perfectly. As the jacket states, it’s a type 3 floatation device which is best helpful if you are conscious or floating on your back. If you are unconscious and face down in water with this you will drown. I do not white water raft so this jacket is perfect for my level of activity. I mainly got this to follow local laws where kayaking even in calm water requires the wear of protective equipment. It’s very comfortable and easy to move in while kayaking and makes swimming out in lakes and rivers even more fun. I can just lay back and float with no effort. I also love the built in whistle and the mesh lower back patch for air flow. There are a few different adjustable straps to get the fit just right. It doesn’t take long at all for it to dry out after completely soaked, although it does get saturated it only takes a few minutes for the water to drip out. I have worn this thing for hours at a time, it’s so comfortable! I’ve transported it to camping trips strapped to the top of my car, it’s gotten muddy, been sprayed with bug spray, used on many outings and still looks brand new!

This vest is fantastic. My husband and I use them for kayaking and paddle boarding. It is so comfortable, you almost forget you are wearing it. It has lots of straps so you can adjust the fit. It has mesh in the back and sides, which keeps you cool, and it doesn't interfere with a standard kayak seat. The vest doesn't impede movement, and your arms are free to move the oars without rubbing or chafing. The zipper is secure, easy to use, and doesn't come loose. There is one storage pocket (not waterproof) in the front with a whistle inside. The sizing recommendations from other users are accurate. I am 5'5" tall and weigh 135 lbs, and the adult x-small-small was perfect. My husband is 5'9" and weighs 150, and the adult medium-large was the right size for him. There is lots of room for adjustments with this vest, so chest size should also be considered. My husband and I both have a 38" chest size, but I am more petite than him so the smaller one fit me much better. We wore ours for several hours and they were extremely comfortable. They have color options, and reflective material for low light visibility if needed. I highly recommend!!

This life jacket is literally the best one I've ever used! So many great things about it, it's hard to keep this short. I love the colors and the reflective details. The arm hole openings are awesome. There's nothing tight or uncomfortable about them, regardless of your motion (paddling, etc.). The way this life jacket fits makes you forget you are even wearing one. However, it works great by keeping you afloat when in the water. All the straps are adjustable to the jacket can fit for years and through various sizes. I'm female, 5'7" ~140 and I got a size small. Fits perfectly! I just cannot recommend this life jacket enough. I've worn so many different ones over the years from others boats and will now be bringing my own with me every time!

Got these life vests for stand up paddle boarding. They are easy to put on and adjustable. Also very comfortable and I barely noticed that I had it on. Does not restrict or interfere with arm movements while paddling. Also comes with an attached whistle which is a plus. I’m 5”6’ and weigh about 140 lbs and size medium fit well.

I normally wear a size small mens shirt, and the x-small/small size fit perfectly. It's a bit bulky with all the padding, but I assume that means it'll keep me afloat!

Bought two of these for us to paddle board. They are lightweight. It's nice to not wear a low hanging PFD. They do keep the head above water and are coast guard approved.

I'm 5'2 and weigh 110lbs and am very small in the chest. Ordered the xs-s and when all the straps are tightened as much as possible it fits just right. Wore it during kayak training for my job and got to test it out a lot in the water while performing rescues. It kept me afloat and did its job wonderfully. The pocket isn't very big, I jammed a granola bar in there. Very comfortable and it feels like your not even wearing it even after hours on the water. Comes with a whistle which works when wet.

Y’all, finding a life jacket that fits well when you already have your own pair of “personal flotation devices” can be a bit of a challenge, especially when you have a tiny rib cage, too. I’m a 32DDD and the XS/S works beautifully. The adjustable straps over the shoulders lets me leave room for the girls, while still being able to cinch the straps around my waist. Lightweight and breathable to boot. I use mine for kayaking. Such freedom of movement. Put it on to wear around the house and try it out, and forgot I still had it on when it was time for a Zoom meeting. Why is there such a discrepancy in the prices for different colors and sizes? I got nothin. Has a cool little attachment point for you to hook things on, too. I loop the strap for my phone case through it.

Very happy with this product. Quality and functionality great.

Au début j’étais hésitante pour le prix, mais le confort en paddle et la qualité du produit me rend satisfaite. De plus, il est super beau, et il me garde bien hors de l’eau dans certain courant.

Muy lindo y cómodo

Répond parfaitement à mes attentes.

Ammended: I received and just printed a return label. Though, in the end because it was shipped, I discovered this PFD is indeed TC Approved, ultimately, I'm pleased with the return and the subsequent purchase. It just wasn't a very straight line and there were mixed messages about TC specs. After examining this PFD, there is a PFD we like better - mostly because of the large pocket. This PFD pocket would be OK for keys but won't fit a phone. This PFD is a newer version, clearly TC approved, on the Amazon page, high-vis, and has the much better pocket: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085V6YM6V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The Original Review: I cancelled the aqua PFD before it was shipped, but it shipped anyway. I can now confirm the aqua PFD IS TC approved, but there was confusion as to whether this was Transport Canada approved when i purchased it. So many mentioned that this and other Onyx PFD's were Transport Canada approved, but then in the Q&A's there would be posts saying they weren't. In Canada, you can be fined for not wearing a TC approved vest on the water. After I ordered this vest, then found another (linked above) that was DEFINITELY CT approved because you could see it on the label on the back panel of the vest in the photos, I tried to cancel this order.