1 - Onyx A/M-24 Automatic/Manual Inflatable PFD Life Jacket - Blue

I am a sailor, and have always wanted to have an inflatable PFD. I bought this to match my kayak. I went out yesterday and the wind came up and I ended up capsizing into 45 degree ocean water. I immediately went into cold water immersion shock and I just remember hearing the life vest inflate. I could hardly breathe because the water was so cold, and I floated on my back with my face up to try to reach a dock, where I held on and luckily was rescued by three men in a power boat. I was so weak that I couldn't stand up on my own after they pulled me out of the water. I am so glad to have had this PFD even though I wasn't planning on testing it out on the first kayak of the season. This is the first time I have ever capsized a kayak and this PFD definitely saved my life.

These are expensive, however, when it comes to a low profile vest which doesn’t interfere with paddling, it’s worth the money. I’m a paddle boarder, and find that other vests rub my arms as I am paddling. This one does not. It’s easy to use, easy to reload and super low-profile and comfortable, not to mention that it could potentially save your life. I chose this over the manual inflators because realistically, what if I hit my head, I won’t be able to pull the manual inflator then will I. Now I have comfort, and peace of mind: that is worth the money.

It’s perfect for my hubby when he’s out fishing alone. I worry less!

I ordered these for both my wife and me and now that we've used them for a full boating season, I have to say they've been remarkable. Unlike the standard bulky life vests, these become unnoticeable when you're wearing them and are totally unobtrusive whether you're paddling a canoe or fishing from a larger boat. The vests gave both of us security on the water. Pay attention to what you order!! Some very similar vests are NOT Coast Guard approved and do not meet the state requirements for pdf usage.

Great fit, light and comfortable and allows user to move freely. Good aesthetics also. Prompt shipping and great packaging. Hope I never have to test it's function but have confidence

This is a great product. Their customer service was also excellent when we ran into an issue unrelated to the product quality.

I love the feel of this vest before inflation. Be careful when checking out the new vest. Do not remove the little green pen as it will inflate the vest and you will need to buy replacement cartridges.

Well worth the money, I bought it to use for an inflatable pontoon boat. I would highly recommend one of these for any float tube,pontoon, or kayak. So much more maneuverability in one of these.