V-Eight 4.0 Life Jacket (PFD) | Ultra Light and Breathable

The V-Eight 4.0 kayaking life jacket uses Astral's patented Airescape® technology to reduce heat and sweat while the Contoured Fit™ of super-soft Gaia® foam is sculpted for mobility and prevents ride-up.

This unisex design utilizes a contour chest cavity appropriate for most women and men alike. A high mesh back further increases ventilation and pairs perfectly with high-back kayak seats, while Easy-Access Pockets - modeled after trail running vests - keeps gear accessible. Unlike most NRS, Onyx, and Mustang Survival PFD’s, the V-Eight has enough of a cutaway along the back floatation panel that it does not get hung on the seat back of any common chair style seat on the market.

Made with a bluesign® approved recycled shell, knife storage, and an integrated whistle, this is the life jacket for those who want it all. Modern comfort, fit, performance and storage.

Product Details:

Intended Use: Rec / Tour / Fishing
Entry : Front Zip
Foam Insert: PVC-free Gaia® foam // Polyethylene foam
Shell Fabric: Bluesign® approved, 300 x 300 denier 100% post-consumer recycled polyester ripstop
Liner Fabric: 200 denier high tenacity nylon, breathable polyester mesh
Webbing: Polypro
Zipper: YKK® auto-locking Vislon®
Hardware: Heavy duty acetal adjustment hardware
Weight: 1.46 lbs / 22.4 oz / 660 g
Sizing: S/M = 31 - 37”, M/L = 38 - 44”, L/XL = 45 - 51”
Design Buoyancy: 16lbs
Approval Type: USCG Type III

All Astral life jackets include:

Contour Fit // Sculpted and layered foam provides a customized fit around your torso for maximum comfort and conformity.

Progressive Sizing // Each life jacket’s size isn’t just bigger – it is methodically patterned to fit real body dimensions in a paddling posture.

Nature First // As the industry’s only Bluesign® System Partner for life jackets, Astral spent 20 years replacing toxic PVC and neoprene with natural alternatives like kapok.