NRS Recreational PFD Buying Guide
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The NRS Oso PFD is the ultimate full-back recreational life jacket for paddlers and rafters. With a ventilated, thin full back design and PlushFit foam, it delivers exceptional comfort and reduces bulk. The five-panel design conforms to your body's shape and moves with you, whether you're paddling, rowing, fishing or swimming. Featuring two large zippered pockets, shoulder strap keepers, 3M reflective accents and a hidden lash tab, it has everything you need for a day on the water. With US and Canadian Coast Guard Certification, the Oso PFD is a Type III, medium profile PFD delivering 16.5 lbs. of flotation. AQ Outdoors is a trusted retailer for NRS products, offering free shipping and easy returns.
If you are looking for a more advanced full back PFD options check out the NRS Odyssey or for the Anglers, check out the NRS Raku.
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Features
- The NRS Oso PFD is a Type III, medium profile PFD delivering 16.5 lbs. of flotation.
- The thin back construction distributes the PlushFitfoam flotation more broadly to reduce bulk and improve the fit.
- Five-panel design conforms effortlessly to your body's shape, following your movements as you paddle, row, fish or swim.
- Features two large zippered pockets for on-the-water essentials, 3M reflective accents, shoulder strap keepers and a hidden lash tab.
- Convenient front, zippered entry and six adjustment points for a customized fit.
- The Oso PFD carries the US Coast Guard Certification through Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Specifications
| Profile: | Medium |
| Design Flotation: | 7.5 kg |
| Outer Fabric: | 400-denier ripstop nylon |
| Entry System: | Front zip |
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Sizing
| SIZE | CHEST (cm) |
| XS/M: | 76 - 106 |
| L/XL: | 106 - 132 |
| LXL/XXL: | 127 - 142 |