The Form Elite PFD (personal floatation device) is a performance safety flotation device for the competitive racer and water sports enthusiast.
The Form Elite PFD has been designed and manufactured to be ultralight and ultrathin ensuring maximum freedom of movement and unrestricted performance. The indication you are wearing a great fitting, well contoured PFD is when you start performing the activity and forget you are wearing it...this is what the Form Elite PFD was designed to achieve.
Maximum comfort and breathability + minimum weight = Maximum performance
The design and materials used in the construction of this PFD make it perfect for not only ocean racing and paddling sports but also a large range of water activities.
Sports I can wear this PFD for include, but not limited to:
Ocean/surf ski paddling
Kayaking
Outrigger canoeDragon boating
Canoeing
Sea kayaking
Stand Up Paddle boarding
Rock fishingFoil boarding
Windsurfing
Sailing
Whitewater rafting
... and many other watersports
Certifications
- CE approved - EU legislation compliant
- ISO 12402-5 certified (Level 50)
Features
- Ultra light, ultra thin and ultra breathable
- Flexible form fitting foam
- High visibility flurescent colours (electric lime and pink) for maximum visibility
- Easy entry/exit side buckles
- two different sizes to reduce possibility of incorrect fitting
- Six adjustment points for optimum fit
- shoulders and side buckles
- Adjustable neoprene padded shoulder straps, widened for comfort
- No side panels for greater breathability
- Mesh bottom pockets for rapid drainage in case of submersion
- Vents for airing and drainage of PFD to maximise life and minimise drying time
- Large capacity front utility pocket; easily fits most large cell phone dry bags
- additional storage for hydration flasks, nutrition and safety equipment
- internal pocket tie-in loop and clip
- Fixed and adjustable attachment loops provide multiple securing options for gear and hydration system positioning
- Reflective loops front and back which double as attachment points and/or guides
- Anti-sag tapered hydration pocket fits most available 1.5L hydration bladders and keeps them in place
- Emergency whistle included
- Available in three sizes (XS/S, M/L and XL/XXL)
Size Guide:
XS/S: Chest 78-94cm, Weight 40-70kg (Buoyancy >60N)
M/L: Chest 94-110cm, Weight 60-90kg (Buoyancy >60N)
XL/XXL: Chest 110-126cm, Weight 80->110kg (Buoyancy >60N)
Recommendation: if you are a little uncertain about your size we would recommend choosing the smaller of the sizes you are deciding between.
How to care for your PFD
- Rinse with clean fresh water after every use
- Hang to dry out of direct sunlight and turn PFD inside out to reduce chance of fading (black inner should be showing
- Do not store in direct sunlight
- As with all paddling equipment, inspect before use