Astral V-Eight PFD-Closeout
- Built for Fishing, Recreation
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Astral V-Eight PFD-Closeout
The Original Breathable PFD
The world's first breathable PFD and a long-time best seller, the V-Eight pairs patented Airescape ventilation with a high mesh back to keep you cool.
- Airescape breathable tech
- High mesh back
- Lightweight construction
Built to Perform
A 200 x 400 denier ripstop nylon shell, PE and EVA foam, and a self-locking YKK center-front zip deliver durability trip after trip.
- Ripstop nylon shell
- PE & EVA foam
- YKK center front zip
Coast Guard Approved Fit
USCG Type III certified with 16 lbs of design buoyancy, the V-Eight suits rec, fishing, and touring across three adjustable size ranges.
- USCG Type III, 16 lbs float
- S/M, M/L, L/XL sizes
- Rec, fishing & touring
What paddlers say
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Full specifications
- USCG Type
- Type III
- Flotation
- 16 lbs
- Sizes
- S/M (31-37"), M/L (38-44"), L/XL (45-51")
- Foam
- PE foam & EVA foam
- Shell
- 200 x 400 denier ripstop nylon
- Liner
- Breathable polyester mesh (high mesh back)
- Closure
- Center front zip, YKK self-locking Vislon
- Feature
- Airescape breathable ventilation
- Intended Use
- Rec / Fishing / Tour
- Weight
- 1.22 lbs
Everything you need to launch day one
About this life jacket
The world's first breathable PFD and Astral's long-time best seller. The V-Eight combines patented Airescape™ technology with an ergonomic design, high mesh back, and lightweight construction — built for all-day comfort on the water.
Technical Specifications
- Intended Use: Recreational / Fishing / Touring
- Entry: Center front zip
- Foam Insert: PE foam & EVA foam
- Shell Fabric: 200×400D ripstop nylon
- Liner Fabric: Breathable polyester mesh
- Webbing: Polypro
- Zipper: YKK® self-locking Vislon®
- Hardware: Heavy-duty acetal
- Weight: 1.22 lbs (19.52 oz / 553.83 g)
- Buoyancy: 16 lbs
- USCG Classification: Type III
Sizing
- S/M: 31–37"
- M/L: 38–44"
- L/XL: 45–51"
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