
Buoyancy Aids for Touring & Recreation Kayaking
Recreational buoyancy aids are designed with comfort in mind, come with simple features – such as front-entry zips – and usually lack pockets. While touring versions are often front-entry too, they differ from recreational ones as they generally have more buoyancy and features to increase their functionality in a wide variety of conditions. Examples include bigger storage pockets for storing daily essentials, reflective strips for nighttime visibility, water hydration pouches, a low profile cut for maximum mobility when paddling, and greater adjustability.
Whatever buoyancy aid you go for the fit must be snug and comfortable, but make sure you buy the right type of buoyancy aid for the paddling you're planning to do. A recreational design is primarily suited for sit-on-top kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, canoeing, and children. In comparison, a touring version is better suited for more demanding environments and long days on the water where you need added safety and functionality-boosting features.
- 11%
Palm Highside Rafter PFD - Red - 10381
Sizes Available: XL/XXL | 3XL/4XL | M/L | XXS | XS/S
- UNISEX21%
Helly Hansen Rider Vest Buoyancy Aid - Red/Black 33820
Sizes Available: S - 50/60KG | XL - 90 KG
- 10%
Palm Centre Vest PFD - Red
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XXS | 3XL/4XL | XL/XXL - 10%
Palm Centre Zip PFD - Red
Sizes Available: XS/S | XL/XXL | M/L | 3XL/4XL | XXXS
- WOMENS10%
Palm Hydro PFD Kayak Buoyancy Aid - Blue
Sizes Available: XS/S (50 N) | XL/XXL (70 N) | M/L (70 N) - WOMENS10%
Palm Hydro PFD Kayak Buoyancy Aid - Olive
Sizes Available: M/L (70 N) | XS/S (50 N) | XL/XXL (70 N)
- WOMENS10%
Palm Hydro PFD Kayak Buoyancy Aid - Red
Sizes Available: XS/S (50 N) | XL/XXL (70 N) | M/L (70 N)
- 10%
Palm Kola Angler PFD Buoyancy Aid - Flame 12716
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - 10%
Palm Kola Angler PFD Buoyancy Aid - Jet Grey 12716
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - 11%
Palm Meander High Back PFD Buoyancy Aid - Cobalt 12643
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL
- 11%
Palm Meander High Back PFD Buoyancy Aid - Flame 12643
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - 10%
Palm Meander PFD Buoyancy Aid - Cobalt 12641
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - 10%
Palm Meander PFD Buoyancy Aid - Flame 12641
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL
- 10%
Palm Meander PFD Buoyancy Aid - Harlequin 12641
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - 10%
Palm Meander PFD Buoyancy Aid - Olive 12641
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - 10%
Palm Peyto PFD Buoyancy Aid - Chilli 12639
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL
- 10%
Palm Peyto PFD Buoyancy Aid - Cobalt 12639
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - 10%
Palm Peyto PFD Buoyancy Aid - Teal 12639
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - 11%
Palm Quest PFD Kayak Buoyancy Aid - Blue
Sizes Available: XL/XXL (>60 N) | M/L (>55 N) | XS/S (>50 N)
- WOMENS11%
Palm Quest PFD Kayak Buoyancy Aid - Red
Sizes Available: XS/S (>50 N) | M/L (>55 N) | XL/XXL (>60 N)
- 10%
Palm Womens Meander PFD Buoyancy Aid - Flame 12642
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - 10%
Palm Womens Meander PFD Buoyancy Aid - Purple 12642
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - 10%
Palm Womens Meander PFD Buoyancy Aid - Teal 12642
Sizes Available: M/L | XS/S
- 10%
Palm Womens Peyto PFD Buoyancy Aid - Chilli 12640
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - 10%
Palm Womens Peyto PFD Buoyancy Aid - Teal 12640
Sizes Available: XS/S | M/L | XL/XXL - UNISEX
Spinera Resort Buoyancy Aid - Yellow/Blue
Sizes Available: XXL | L/XL | S/M
- 16%
Vaikobi V3 Ocean Racing PFD - Flouro Orange VK-177
Sizes Available: XS
- 16%
Vaikobi V3 Ocean Racing PFD - Flouro Yellow/Grey VK-177-FL-YL
Sizes Available: XS