NRS Ninja PFD

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Product Details

Type III: The low-profile NRS Ninja PFD is so comfortable, you'll forget you have it on. Designed for freestyle kayakers and other active boaters, this compact life jacket gives you total freedom of movement.
  • The Ninja's athletic design won't interfere with paddling, rowing or swimming.
  • Four side adjustments and two shoulder adjustments provide a custom fit.
  • Great for boaters with short torsos, who may have a difficult time wearing more conventional life vests.
  • Soft PVC-Free foam flotation panels are shaped for comfort.
  • A floating front panel adjusts to your body's shape and gives you a warm place to put your hands when it's chilly.
  • The side entry is secured by quick release buckles, making it easy to put on and take off.
  • A front mesh pocket secured with a quick release buckle holds the essentials.
  • The 500-denier Cordura® shell wears like iron.
  • Soft, stretchy fabric on the inside lets the Ninja PFD flex, and enhances breathability.
  • One well placed lash tab holds your rescue knife.
  • This jacket carries the US Coast Guard Certification, through testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
  • Design flotation: 16.5 lbs.

Specs

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.
 III
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.
 Low
Design Flotation: 16.5 lbs.
Outer Fabric: 500-denier Cordura®
Entry System: Side buckle
Pockets:
  • 1 - Front
Lash Tabs:
  • 1 - Front
Adjustment System:
  • 4 - Side
  • 2 - Shoulder
Features:
    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"

Reviews

68 Ratings
4.5out of 5 stars
68 Ratings

Rated 5 stars by 59% of reviewers

Rated 4 stars by 34% of reviewers

Rated 3 stars by 6% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 1% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 0% of reviewers

1-10 of 68 Reviews
Rated 4 out of 5
Jan 30, 2017
Looks great and very funtional
I have not been to the water yet. However, this is my 3rd whitewater vest and I really prefer the it buckle snaps too zippers for closures on my earlier vests. It looks and fits great. Can't wait to actually get it wet.
jim the runner
Rated 4 out of 5
Jan 18, 2017
My got to SUP PFD
Its works great as an SUP PFD.
Large range of adjust ability.
XR650Ryder
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 12, 2017
Perfect for SUP
I bought this for use in winter standup paddleboarding for overall safety. It is perfect for this. Easy to put on and take off. Very minimalist and does not restrict movement.
Fitz
Rated 4 out of 5
Oct 17, 2016
Most comfortable
I bought this as a beginner stand-up paddleboarder. I just used this pfd once. And I like it a lot. It is a little weird doing a side entry, but once it is on, it is fantastically comfortable and I feel very confident it will work when needed. My husband also tried it on and found it comfortable. Really good product.
Jaqi
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 1, 2016
Best vest !
This vest is the best ! Tried many before this , and couldn't be happier with this nrs vest . It is perfectly comfortable for stand up paddling and looks great too !
Looking to buy more products from nrs !
L
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 18, 2016
Great PFD
Great PFD, very comfortable, not restrictive, doesn't ride up and looks good too! I've only had the jacket for one season so we'll see how it holds up in the future.
WJN
Rated 4 out of 5
Sep 9, 2016
As advertised ...
... very lightweight and comfortable, great ease of movement paddling in it. Could use a little more in the way of pockets/loops.
One major flaw: does not come in yellow, my favorite color.
YM
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 5, 2016
Very pleased with the pretty blue color and comfortable als
I bought the NRS Vapor, from my granddaughter and was very pleased it so I decide to buy me this vest and again I am very pleased with it they're very comfortable I feel very secure and that should I go in the water definitely well worth the money
Colleen
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 14, 2016
Most ..comfortable...PFD...EVER!
I have paddled whitewater for almost 40 years raft guiding, kayaking, and canoeing. I just recently finished 90 miles on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway and this is absolutely the most comfortable PFD I have ever owned. Easy to put on and adjust with excellent range of motion for both kayak and canoe strokes. After paddling 22 miles it still felt comfortable with no rubbing spots.
Pops
Rated 4 out of 5
Aug 10, 2016
not a good summer jacket in the south.had to take it off.
often use no jacket and made the mistake of thinking this one would be different, not so.
river rooster

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