Astral

Ringo Personal Floatation Device - Men's

Great for when I don't need a rescue PFD!

Great fit, low profile, comfortable. I've used it for Stand Up Paddleboarding and plan to use it for canoeing as well.

5 Stars

First life jacket purchase. Easy on the wallet and has preformed well on recent packrafting trips.

Almost perfect

Great PFD, easy to cinch down and comfortable on a paddleboard or in a kayak. Only reason it doesn't get a 5th stars is that I like to compartmentalize my gear. A second or third small side pocket would make it ideal.

RINGO

I wish it had the little fabric loop in the front like my old one so I could attach the SUP leash there. Other than that, I like it for SUP - low profile front to make it easy to get back on my board, arms are free - no chaffing when racing, good flotation.

Awesome PFD

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

large

Weight:

195

I bought this for whitewater, big water, and touring. The fit is spot on, the adjust-ability is super confidence inspiring when considering the multiple points of adjustment and the way I can snug it right up, or select where I want it tight and where I don't. There's no impingement when paddling. When I paddle I usually go 3-4 hours non-stop. No issues with this PFD. As with all Astral products the quality is obvious. Yes, you pay a good price, but your bacon may be on the line, so, where would you cut corners? Not here for me, I go in the drink, I come home, wet yes, but home. Go for it, you won't regret it.

So close.

Great fit for me, and I like how low-profile the front of this jacket is. Only nitpick is that the zipper likes to work its way down throughout the day. I clipped the zipper head off on my last Ringo, and removing that tiny amount of weight solved that problem. Well -- right up until I went to float the Grand Canyon and my Ringo would then not pass the inspection.

Lotu$.... I mean Astral Ringo.

Got love that little flower. Rock solid vest for rafting with old school style. If you know...you know.

Everyday Comfort

Everyday jacket. Love sustainable fill. Perfect fit. Front pocket perfect for phone or radio. I have two - one for each boat (sometimes in different locations.

Maiden voyage

Wore my Ringo for six days on the Middle Fork of the Salmon. Comfy and quickly adjustable. Quick in and out thanks to the zipper. The front pocket held my iPhone securely (in a dry bag) through all the whitewater. This PFD will get much more use.

Best life jacket I have ever owned.

Best life jacket I have ever owned, it does not limit your mobility and is comfortable to be in all day long. I have taken it on multiple river trips this season as well as regular river days, no issues so far. The pocket on the front has multiple sections so you can hold all of your necessities, as well as being the perfect size to hold the canned beverage of your choice!