Onyx U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada Approved MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Vest for Adults for Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand Up Paddleboarding

This vest is fantastic. My husband and I use them for kayaking and paddle boarding. It is so comfortable, you almost forget you are wearing it. It has lots of straps so you can adjust the fit. It has mesh in the back and sides, which keeps you cool, and it doesn't interfere with a standard kayak seat. The vest doesn't impede movement, and your arms are free to move the oars without rubbing or chafing. The zipper is secure, easy to use, and doesn't come loose. There is one storage pocket (not waterproof) in the front with a whistle inside. The sizing recommendations from other users are accurate. I am 5'5" tall and weigh 135 lbs, and the adult x-small-small was perfect. My husband is 5'9" and weighs 150, and the adult medium-large was the right size for him. There is lots of room for adjustments with this vest, so chest size should also be considered. My husband and I both have a 38" chest size, but I am more petite than him so the smaller one fit me much better. We wore ours for several hours and they were extremely comfortable. They have color options, and reflective material for low light visibility if needed. I highly recommend!!

Love the fit and style of this life jacket! I am a 120 lb 5’4” woman and the XS/S fits perfectly. As the jacket states, it’s a type 3 floatation device which is best helpful if you are conscious or floating on your back. If you are unconscious and face down in water with this you will drown. I do not white water raft so this jacket is perfect for my level of activity. I mainly got this to follow local laws where kayaking even in calm water requires the wear of protective equipment. It’s very comfortable and easy to move in while kayaking and makes swimming out in lakes and rivers even more fun. I can just lay back and float with no effort. I also love the built in whistle and the mesh lower back patch for air flow. There are a few different adjustable straps to get the fit just right. It doesn’t take long at all for it to dry out after completely soaked, although it does get saturated it only takes a few minutes for the water to drip out. I have worn this thing for hours at a time, it’s so comfortable! I’ve transported it to camping trips strapped to the top of my car, it’s gotten muddy, been sprayed with bug spray, used on many outings and still looks brand new!

This life jacket is literally the best one I've ever used! So many great things about it, it's hard to keep this short. I love the colors and the reflective details. The arm hole openings are awesome. There's nothing tight or uncomfortable about them, regardless of your motion (paddling, etc.). The way this life jacket fits makes you forget you are even wearing one. However, it works great by keeping you afloat when in the water. All the straps are adjustable to the jacket can fit for years and through various sizes. I'm female, 5'7" ~140 and I got a size small. Fits perfectly!I just cannot recommend this life jacket enough. I've worn so many different ones over the years from others boats and will now be bringing my own with me every time!

I wanted a pfd that allowed more freedom of movement for basic yoga stretches like cat/cow on SUP. I also wanted something that wouldn’t keep me so warm.While the Onyx Move NT pfd did make cat/cow easier, the 2.5” thick foam on the front made laying in my stomach (baby cobra pose) uncomfortable and the thickness at the sides made paddle motion feel restricted.As far as the heat, I imagine that it would keep me a little cooler out on the water compared to my current pfd. That being said, my back was already warm under this pfd from my 5mins of testing it inside.I ordered the xs-s based on the size chart and wasn’t sure if it would be big enough since I’m not a petite woman (5’-10” roughly 160lbs, chest size 36”). Unless I was adjusting it all wrong, I think that the sizing was correct. I had to cinch the sides quite a bit to get it tight enough, so I think the medium would’ve been too big. After adjusting the vertical straps, the inner shelf was nice for my smallish s/m “girls”. To get the shelf part under my bust, the top section was narrow so there was a lot of size boob. Not an issue since I always were some sort of top. The pfd just isn’t very flattering in general.It has some nice features and I’m sure it’s great for some people. The value for the money, the color (I got the aqua), the little pocket and details like the loop at the bottom by zipper to help you zip it up are all great!I don’t have anything to say about the performance in terms of floatation or durability since I only had it on long enough to use on my yoga mat to see if it suited my purposes.Unfortunately I will be returning it. (If I was a stronger swimmer I’d like an inflatable pfd belt. For now I’ll keep searching).

Got these life vests for stand up paddle boarding. They are easy to put on and adjustable. Also very comfortable and I barely noticed that I had it on. Does not restrict or interfere with arm movements while paddling. Also comes with an attached whistle which is a plus. I’m 5”6’ and weigh about 140 lbs and size medium fit well.

I really liked this style and design. It’s short and not super bulky which is perfect for my small frame.

Awesome jacket. There is plenty of room for movement and adjustment. The XS/S easily fits a 38" chest. I tried on the M/L at a local sporting good store and the sides were too big and would not adjust to fit to the proper snugness. The articulated sections in the front of the jacket and the mesh lower back make the jacket very comfortable. The pocket very small with room for the safety whistle that comes with the jacket. Some have noted that this jacket is bulky, but the wearer should keep in mind that it is bulkier than a longer jacket because it a paddling jacket which has a short waist and a high back.

I didn't know if I should get small or medium, but saw some reviews saying medium was big and they had to tie it super tight, so I went with small and it is just right.Very comfy and full range of arm movement. Also mesh material keeps things cool.