Stohlquist Edge Personal Flotation Device

family uses these for paddling/OC - good product and securely stays on during water activity. comfortable to wear - however haven't needed to use it as a floating device as not fallen into water yet, but peace of mind it's there if that ever happens!

This off is worn while sailing. It fits great with shoulder and side strap. The freedom of movement is also great. As an older person in a Sunfish sailboat I can easily move around the small cockpit. The shoulder straps a positioned so they don’t catch the main sheet line.

If you are after a PDF for whitewater, but are not looking to carry any safety gear, then this is a good buy.Here's the thing. It says class 3, but it has as much boyancy of any PDF I have ever used. I wouldn't hesitate to use it in class 5. But do that at your own discretion.The problem is that k bought it when I was getting into Kayaking and I thought it would be a white until I needed to carry toe lines, pin kits a knife and all the rest. Few months later and I really regret not getting someing with a quick release and a bigger pocket.So, it's a great vest, just give some thought to how fast you may want to progress onto something else.

Bought this to replace an older Stohlquist jacket and am very pleased with the fit and comfort. I am a raft guide and this jacket hugs me without being constricting, doesn't tend to ride up and dries out very quickly. The large pocket on the front is very handy and the side entry function is easy on and off. I wear a 44 regular sport coat and the L/XL fits me great.

I bought four of these because it noticed the same brand and model being worn by a fellow who reviews kayaks on You Tube. I like the side zip, which allows for a central pocket ideal for easy access to my cell phone. Our family uses our flotation devices while using both peddle and paddle kayaks and these vests are comfortable with either style kayak. The arm area allows for easy movement. Adjustments are easy - if you buy this and don't like the initial fit, play with it a bit. It adjusts in every direction. My wife gives this an 8/10 and I give it 10/10. We have four of these and, if we need more vests, will buy more of the same. All flotation devices have some bulk - this is a vest you can wear all day.

If you are a kayaker this type of vest is the best to buy. The kind that have the floatation that goes all the way over your shoulders does not work as well because they shoulder portions ride way up near your ears and make it harder to paddle. I'm very happy with the quality of this vest, well made, some reflective strips, and looks like it will last for a long time. This is a side zip which I like because then there is a front zipper pocket to carry small items. I use for my phone, I put it in a separate water tight pouch in there for emergencies. I bought the small to medium (S/M) size, I'm 5'6" and 125, I've got the straps snugged up to about halfway for all of them and it fits nice and snug like a glove. Does not ride up or slosh around. I checked out the prices for other vests, even other Stohlquists can be much more expensive. I think this was a great purchase for the price ($95)

Used this life vest for windsurfing classes and it was used during high gusty winds and chop. I am happy with the buoyancy and the freedom of movement. Love the color. And vest is very adjustable at shoulders and bilaterally at waistI am a 135 lb. Woman

This is the first paddling specific PFD I’ve had and think it’s a good compromise between size and thickness of the floatation. I will say, if you’re one who just keeps their PFD in the boat until you dump, I think this would be very difficult to put on in the water as the mesh side panel with zipper can be a bit cumbersome to get zipped and snapped. But, the side zip allows for the nice front pocket where I keep my phone and small binoculars. I’ve paddled around 50 mi so far and no complaints.