Astral Indus PFD
- Built for Whitewater
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Astral Indus PFD
High-Float Big-Water Buoyancy
With 22 lbs of flotation, the Indus is a freestyle-inspired high-float life jacket built for larger volumes and higher flows.
- 22 lbs buoyancy
- USCG Type V approved
- 33% more float than GreenJacket
FoamTectonics Mobility
A freestyle-inspired two-panel FoamTectonics architecture prioritizes mobility, using PVC-free Gaia and recyclable polyethylene foam.
- Two-panel FoamTectonics design
- PVC-free Gaia foam
- Low-profile front pocket
Rescue-Ready And Rugged
A quick-release rescue harness and reinforced shoulders integrating with the chest harness provide 1,100 lbs of strength, wrapped in 500-denier Cordura nylon.
- Quick-release rescue harness
- 500-denier Cordura shell
- YKK auto-locking Vislon zipper
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See how the Astral Indus PFD stacks up against similar models we carry.
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Full specifications
- USCG Type
- Type V
- Flotation
- 22 lbs buoyancy
- Sizes
- S/M, M/L, L/XL
- Chest Range
- S/M 31-37", M/L 38-44", L/XL 45-51"
- Foam
- PVC-free Gaia + recyclable PE foam
- Shell
- 500 denier Cordura nylon canvas
- Closure
- Pullover, YKK auto-locking Vislon zip
- Pockets
- Low profile front pocket; quick-release rescue harness
- Intended Use
- Whitewater / Touring / SUP
Everything you need to launch day one
About this life jacket
Whitewater athletes continue to push the sport on larger volumes and higher flows. With 22 lbs of flotation sculpted into Astral's industry-leading FoamTectonics™ architecture, the Indus™ is the world's first freestyle-inspired high-float life jacket — a 33% increase in flotation over the legendary GreenJacket™ for those drawn to big water.
Technical Specifications
- Intended Use: Whitewater, Touring, SUP
- Entry: Pullover
- Foam Insert: PVC-free Gaia® foam / Recyclable polyethylene foam
- Shell Fabric: 500D Cordura® nylon canvas
- Liner Fabric: 200D high-tenacity nylon
- Webbing: Nylon
- Zipper: YKK® auto-locking Vislon®
- Hardware: Heavy-duty acetal / Stainless steel
- Weight: 3.0 lbs (48 oz / 1,365 g)
- Sizing: S/M = 31–37" · M/L = 38–44" · L/XL = 45–51"
- Buoyancy: 22 lbs
- Approval: USCG Type V
Features
- High Float™ — 22 lbs of buoyancy for high flows (33% more than the GreenJacket™)
- FoamTectonics™ — Freestyle-inspired two-panel architecture for maximum mobility
- Low-Profile Pocket — Prioritizes buoyancy while improving foot and ground visibility
- Quick-Release Rescue Harness — Swiftwater rescue training required
- Reinforced Shoulders — Integrated chest harness rated to 1,100 lbs
- Torso Fit Adjustment™ — Dial in fit without straps near your face
- Flotection™ — Back impact protection
- Web Toe™ Storage — Side pocket or front quick-release tab access
- Rope Ready™ — Secure throw rope storage behind front panel
- Quick Knife Access — Exterior tab + leashed knife pocket
"Modern PFDs have to balance function, fit, and style. The Indus™ puts function first by significantly increasing flotation without compromising comfort or fit. This is an important consideration for the whitewater industry as more and more paddlers take on huge-volume whitewater. More flotation for safer progression in the sport." — Benny Marr
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