NRS Zen Rescue PFD

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Product Details

The NRS Zen PFD is a low-profile rescue jacket with all the features essential to assist guides and experienced paddlers in a swiftwater rescue situation.
  • The NRS Zen is a Type V life jacket delivering 18 lbs 10 oz of flotation.
  • Based on the popular NRS Ninja PFD, the low-profile design of the Zen allows unrestricted range of motion.
  • Floating front panel moves freely with your upper body and padded arm holes and sides provide crucial impact protection.
  • The fully-featured rescue vest includes reinforced shoulder straps, 1 1/2" quick-release rescue belt with a releasable carabiner attachment loop for a tow tether, strobe attachment and lash tab.
  • A compartmentalized clamshell pocket is big enough to stow and organize a small first aid kit or other rescue essentials.
  • The hand warmer has an integrated pocket with zippered closure for additional quick-access storage.
  • Six adjustment points for a customizable fit.
  • The Zen carries the US Coast Guard Certification through testing by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Sizing

SizeChest
S/M31"-37"
L/XL38"-44"
XXL45"-51"

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Specs

Weight: 3 lbs
Category:
  • Low-Profile Life Jackets
  • Rescue Life Jackets
  • Side-Entry Life Jackets
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.
 Low
Design Flotation: 18.6 lbs.
Outer Fabric: 400 denier ripstop nylon with Cordura® reinforcements
Entry System: Side buckle
Pockets:
  • 1 - Front
  • 2 - Side
Lash Tabs:
  • 1 - Front
Adjustment System:
  • 4 - Side
  • 2 - Shoulder
Features:
  • 1 1/2" quick-release rescue belt
  • Reinforced shoulder straps
  • Tow tether carabiner attachment
  • US Coast Guard Certification

Reviews

80 Ratings
4.4out of 5 stars
80 Ratings

Rated 5 stars by 62% of reviewers

Rated 4 stars by 22% of reviewers

Rated 3 stars by 11% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 2% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 1% of reviewers

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Why did you choose this?
NRSStore

Price, flotation amount

Rusty H

Big guy looking for flotation and storage for solo canoing

John L

side entry and high float. just wish there was a brighter color available

Conrad G

1/2 price

Dave F