{"title":"PFDs","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePFDs: Personal Flotation Devices for Kayaking \u0026amp; SUP\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA PFD is the single most important piece of safety equipment for any paddler. It's also the most frequently left on shore. The reason is almost always the same: the PFD doesn't fit well, restricts movement, or is uncomfortable to wear for extended periods. The solution isn't to paddle without one — it's to find a PFD that fits so well you forget you're wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern touring and recreational PFDs are designed specifically for the movement patterns of paddling — with high-cut arm openings that don't restrict the paddle stroke, low-profile backs that work with kayak seat backs, and front-load organization for snacks, safety gear, and accessories. They're worn by sea kayakers on multi-day expeditions along the coast of Maine, by SUP tourers on the lakes of the Canadian Rockies, and by recreational paddlers on rivers and lakes worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePFD Types\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType III recreational PFDs\u003c\/strong\u003e: The standard for kayaking and SUP; comfortable for extended wear; US Coast Guard approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouring PFDs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Designed for sea kayaking with multiple pockets, hydration compatibility, and low-profile backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUP-specific PFDs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal profile for stand-up paddling; often belt-pack or inflatable designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInflatable PFDs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compact and comfortable; inflate automatically on water contact or manually; not suitable for whitewater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor whitewater use, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydro-rove-whitewater-pfds\"\u003eWhitewater PFDs\u003c\/a\u003e. Complete your safety kit with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydro-rove-water-shoes\"\u003ewater shoes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydro-rove-water-gloves\"\u003ewater gloves\u003c\/a\u003e for full-body protection on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/omnirove.com\/collections\/hydro-rove-pfds.oembed","provider":"OmniRove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}