Delta Explorer PFD Life Jacket - Hydration Compatible (For Men and Women)
By Epic Paddler
from Napa Valley, CA on 05/30/2009
Pros:
Comfortable, Lightweight, Versatile
Cons:
Limited adjustability
Describe Yourself:
Advanced User
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
As an intermediate kayaker into fitness paddling, I like the pocket on the back for a water bladder. The other pockets are also very welcome and useful. This pfd is not as adjustable and form fitting as the Lotus Designs pfd it replaces for me. The strap around the bottom of the pfd, for instance, does not tighten quite enough. But the hydration and other pockets are worth the trade-off, as the Lotus had a fraction of the space. I've rolled my boat and done paddle-float recoveries with a full Camelback bladder in the back pocket, and found the pfd doing what it should, without noticeable riding up.