Astral YTV
What Buyers Say
Loved
✓Revolutionary mobility and comfort design
✓Exceptional build quality with premium materials
✓Industry-leading safety features and certifications
Mentioned
–High price point limits accessibility
–May be overkill for casual paddlers
About
Coast Guard-approved life jacket designed for paddling with low-profile design and paddle-friendly arm holes. Essential safety gear for kayaking and canoeing. The Astral YTV represents the pinnacle of kayak PFD design, featuring unmatched mobility, premium construction, and innovative safety features that have redefined paddling comfort. Its unique cut and fit system allows unprecedented freedom of movement while maintaining superior safety standards.
GearScore™ Verdict
92.5/100
PlatinumScore Breakdown
⚡Performance(35%)ⓘ87
◆Durability(25%)ⓘ52
◆Value(20%)ⓘ110
★User Reviews(15%)ⓘ120
◆Brand Trust(5%)ⓘ180
Specifications
Weight1.8 lbs
Buoyancy (Lbs)16.5 lbs
certificationUSCG Type III
Closure TypePullover
Country of ManufactureUSA
Low ProfileYes
Materialbluesign® approved, 300 x 300 denier 100% post-consumer recycled polyester ripstop (YTV 2.0); 200 x 400 Denier Ripstop Nylon (original YTV)
PocketsTwo zippered front pockets and hidden phone pocket
Size RangeS/M = 31-37", M/L = 38-44", L/XL = 45-51"
Uscg TypeType V
ventilationTrue
Weight (Oz)21 oz (YTV 2.0); 28.16 oz (original YTV) oz