Stohlquist Descent Rescue PFD
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Stohlquist Descent Rescue PFD for Serious Water
The Stohlquist Descent Rescue PFD is built as, in Stohlquist's own words, the ultimate rescue PFD, a comfortable, low-profile vest that incorporates all the features necessary for running the biggest rapids or the roughest seas. It is the vest people searching for a Stohlquist rescue PFD are looking for.
Built for Comfort and Fit
- Graded Sizing for ultimate comfort
- Ergonomic Wrapture shaped torso, using reverse articulated foam and convex interior seams to contour to the body for a close, low profile fit without the tight, restrictive feel of flat-foam construction
- Cross-Chest Cinch harness, found only on Stohlquist PFDs, that keeps the vest down and in place to eliminate ride-up and prevent chafing on the chin and underarms
Safety and Storage Features
- Gripp-Loc non-slip interior surface
- Suspended, self-tensioning, armored shoulder straps
- Nail-Cloth textured shoulders for added protection when portaging
- Large zippered front pocket and beverage holder for easy-access, secure storage
- Type V PFD with sea level buoyancy of 17 lbs
Who It Is For
This is a rescue-grade PFD built for the biggest rapids or roughest seas, which makes it a fit for South Florida boaters, paddlers, and water rescue use where a low-profile, high-mobility vest matters as much as flotation. The armored shoulder straps and Nail-Cloth textured shoulders point to a vest built with portaging and rescue duty in mind, not casual recreational paddling alone.
Fit and Wear
The Cross-Chest Cinch is the feature to use for dialing in fit day to day: cinching it down keeps the vest from riding up during hard paddling or swimming, which is also what prevents chafing at the chin and underarms. Graded Sizing means fit is built into the cut of the vest itself, so pair that with the cinch harness for a secure, low-profile fit through movement.
Why Buy From Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida boaters and paddlers since 1978. As a Type V PFD built for serious conditions, the Stohlquist Descent Rescue is exactly the kind of safety gear our customers count on us to stock alongside the rest of their boat and water gear.
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Specifications
- Brand
- US Divers
- Product
- Stohlquist Descent Rescue PFD
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- Features Graded Sizing™ for ultimate comfort.
- Feature
- Type V PFD
- Feature
- With sea level buoyancy of 17 lbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What type of PFD is the Stohlquist Descent Rescue?
- It is a Type V PFD with sea level buoyancy of 17 lbs.
- What is the difference between a PFD and a life jacket?
- The terms are often used interchangeably, though PFD (personal flotation device) is the broader category that covers different types built for different water activities and support levels.
- What makes the Descent Rescue PFD comfortable to wear?
- It uses Graded Sizing along with an ergonomic Wrapture shaped torso, which contours to the body with reverse articulated foam and convex interior seams for a close, low profile fit.
- What is the Cross-Chest Cinch on the Stohlquist Descent?
- It is a harness feature found only on Stohlquist PFDs that keeps the vest down and in place to eliminate ride-up and prevent chafing at the chin and underarms.
- Does the Descent Rescue PFD have storage?
- Yes, it includes a large zippered front pocket and a beverage holder for easy-access, secure storage.