{"title":"Whitewater PFDs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhitewater PFDs: High-Buoyancy Protection for River Running\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhitewater demands a different class of PFD. The forces involved in Class IV and V rapids — hydraulics, strainers, undercut rocks, and powerful recirculating currents — require a PFD with higher buoyancy, greater impact resistance, and a design that stays in place when you're being tumbled through a rapid. A recreational PFD is not adequate for serious whitewater. A whitewater PFD is engineered specifically for these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed by kayakers on the Zambezi's Batoka Gorge, the Futaleufú in Chilean Patagonia, and the Grand Canyon's Lava Falls, whitewater PFDs are the standard safety equipment for river running at any level above Class II. They're also required equipment at most commercial whitewater operations worldwide — a reflection of the fact that the industry has learned, through hard experience, what level of protection river running demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhitewater PFD Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum 15.5 lbs buoyancy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Higher than recreational PFDs for better flotation in aerated whitewater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact-resistant foam panels\u003c\/strong\u003e: Protection against rock impacts during swims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRescue-ready design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tow tether attachment points and quick-release systems on rescue models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-cut arm openings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full range of motion for aggressive paddling in technical water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal back profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Works with kayak seat backs without riding up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor flatwater and touring use, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydro-rove-pfds\"\u003estandard PFD collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Complete your whitewater kit with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydro-rove-whitewater-setup\"\u003eWhitewater Setup\u003c\/a\u003e featuring curated gear for river running.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/omnirove.com\/collections\/hydro-rove-whitewater-pfds.oembed","provider":"OmniRove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}