NRS Big Water V PFD

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Product Details

When you want to float serious water you need a serious life jacket. The NRS Big Water V is a high flotation jacket with a universal fit that wraps easily around anyone's torso.
  • The Big Water V PFD is a type V, high profile PFD delivering 25 lbs of flotation.
  • Four front buckles make entry, exit and adjustment simple and quick.
  • Universal Plus fits: 30" - 58" chest.
  • Six side adjustments and two shoulder adjustments hold the PFD securely in place.
  • Webbing loops for leg straps add extra security in big water. (Leg Straps sold separately).
  • Flotation collar helps keep your head above water while floating on your back.
  • This jacket carries the US Coast Guard Certification, through testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Specs

Weight: 2.7 lbs.
US Coast Guard Type:
The USCG classifies life jackets into Type I, II. III, IV and V categories. Most recreational jackets fall in Type III. Type V covers special use jackets, like inflatable and ones for rescue and commercial boating.
 V
Profile:
Low profile jackets are more compact, top-to-bottom, with thicker flotation panels; they provide great arm mobility. Flotation panels on Medium profile jackets cover more of the torso, but tend to have thinner panels. Flotation panels on High profile jackets also cover more of the torso, but have thicker panels for maximum flotation.
 High
Design Flotation: 25 lbs.
Outer Fabric: 420-denier nylon
Entry System: Front buckle
Adjustment System:
  • 4 - Side
  • 2 - Shoulder
  • 2 - Waist
Includes:
  • Flotation collar
  • Webbing loops for leg straps (sold separately)
Features:
  • Universal Plus fit: 30" - 58" chest
      • US Coast Guard Certification

Sizing

SizeChest
XS28"-32"
XS/M30"-42"
S/M33"-40"
L/XL38"-46"
L/XXL40"-58"
XXL42"-50"
XL/XXL42"-58"
Universal30"-58"

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Head float

Elizabeth E

Nrs had the best pfd in the business and it helps to buy things on sale. Great product and great price

kyle J

Good deal on a big water close out jacket.

Jason E

Purchased for a rafting trip ... needed to be white water rated ... on sale

Susan H