NRS Big Water V PFD
- Four front buckles make entry, exit and adjustment simple and quick.
- Universal Plus fits: 30" - 58" chest.
- Six side adjustments and two shoulder adjustments hold the PFD securely in place.
- Webbing loops for leg straps add extra security in big water. (Leg Straps sold separately).
- Flotation collar helps keep your head above water while floating on your back.
- Design Flotation: 25 lbs.
- US Coast Guard Type: V
- Profile: High
- Design Flotation: 25 lbs.
- Outer Fabric: 420-denier nylon
- Entry System: Front buckle
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Adjustment System:
- 4 - Side
- 2 - Shoulder
- 2 - Waist
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Includes:
- Flotation collar
- Webbing loops for leg straps (sold separately)
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Features:
- Universal Plus fit: 30" - 58" chest
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 28 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (20)
- Durable (17)
- Adjustable (13)
- Highly adjustable (9)
- Good ventilation (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Boating / sailing (16)
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (11)
- Paddling (9)
- Personal watercraft (3)
- Chest Size:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
95%
(19 reviews)
Feels too big
- Was this a gift?:
- No (26)
Most Liked Positive Review
At last a PFD that fits!
I'm 350 lbs and had a lot of trouble finding a high volume PFD that fits my size. I go whitewater rafting and kayaking and the hire-shops can never fit me. Now I have ...Read complete review
I'm 350 lbs and had a lot of trouble finding a high volume PFD that fits my size. I go whitewater rafting and kayaking and the hire-shops can never fit me. Now I have my own and I am very happy.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
just ok
too much of the floatation is in the chest, which makes it very bulky compared to others I've used. Also the overall feel of it is cheap.
I would not recommed f...Read complete review
too much of the floatation is in the chest, which makes it very bulky compared to others I've used. Also the overall feel of it is cheap.
I would not recommed for ladies, my girlfriend tried it on and she hated it due to how much floatation is in the front.
The "pillow" float, is almost non existant in terms of floatation. Purly there so it can be called a Class V, while adding very little function.
The buckels are hard to get to clip together, but will probably break in over time.
I also tried it out, I'm 6'4 about 220. And even for me the amount of floatation up front is way too much.
The old America's Cup, and other universal Class V PFD's that used to be avaialbe fit much better and were built better.
Note I've been guiding for 11 years now. I would not recommened these, they need to be redesigned.
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Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Ventilation
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Paddling
- Personal Watercraft
- Wakeboarding
Comments about NRS Big Water V PFD:
This vest is well made and comfortable.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Ventilation
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Reflection Tape
Best Uses
- Boating
- Paddling
- Personal Watercraft
Comments about NRS Big Water V PFD:
We bought this lifejacket for our raft trip this summer and weren't disappointed. They fit great, look great, tough jacket, and tons of flotation.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Paddling
- Rafting
Comments about NRS Big Water V PFD:
The vest does have lots of padding in the front, but when my kayak flipped near a big hole I was really glad to have it! The padding doesn't restrict movement at all and I found it very comfortable to wear.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Good Ventilation
Cons
Best Uses
- Whitewater Rafting
Comments about NRS Big Water V PFD:
I am not a great swimmer, but I felt very confident that if I got tossed in a rapid on the 'River of No Return," I would be supported and bouyed. Didn't get tossed, but others in our group did, and they were cradled by this same PFD.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Super flotation
Cons
- No chest pocket
Best Uses
- Boating
Comments about NRS Big Water V PFD:
After being tossed into a strong eddy, experiencing strong suction, I decided that the river should have to work harder to drag me into its depths. With this PFD, I bob about like a cork. I haven't been maytagged yet, but I'm hoping huge flotation can't hurt. I had a problem with a red PFD bleeding onto my clothing and NRS cheerfully exchanged it although I owned it more than a year.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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- NRS Big Water V PFD
Q:
Hi,
How many newtons are these PFD's and will the universal sizing equally fit a small 10 year old right up to a large adult?Asked on 5/15/2013 by Beachy from New Zealand3 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
I believe this PFD is rated at 21 pds. I am not much larger than a 10 year
old and it fits well.Answered on 5/16/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
fihi
i dont know on the newtons but there is no jacket made that will equally fit a small 10 year old and an large adult. A poor fitting jacket is a recipe for disaster. Spend the money and get at least the basic groupings s/m, m/l, l/xl and see how that goes. Losing a life is not worth $100
bruce in CA
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A:
Beachy, if I'm doing the math right the Big Water V has ~ 113N buoyancy. The Universal Plus sizing is for chest circumferences 30"-58". For younger folks in this jacket you'll want the Youth version, Item # 2152Y. It fits those with chests 24"-29", weight 50-90 pounds. It has ~ 70N buoyancy.Answered on 5/15/2013 by Clyde from NRS
