General Purpose Buoyancy Aids
All-round buoyancy aids for paddlesports
Our most popular range of buoyancy aids for recreational paddling and multi-purpose watersports PFDs.
Generally, general purpose buoyancy aids cost less than Sea Kayaking Buoyancy Aids and White Water Buoyancy Aids as they are simpler in design and performance.
Enigma Watersports Buoyancy Aid
A nicely designed safe and comfortable to wear buoyancy aid that is a great option for recreational kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding.
Palm Quest Buoyancy Aid
A simple, safe buoyancy aid that offers excellent value for money. Featuring a slimline cut for comfort and function.
Palm Meander Buoyancy Aid
The Meander is our easy-going touring PFD‚ designed to be lightweight‚ slimline‚ and easy to use. A low profile design with a simple‚ secure zip and buckle closure.
Palm Meander Womens Buoyancy Aid
The Meander is our easy-going touring PFD‚ designed to be lightweight‚ slimline‚ and easy to use. The Womens version is a low profile design in a female cut with a simple‚ secure zip and buckle closure.
Yak Xipe Touring Buoyancy Aid
Yak's highly popular touring buoyancy aid with front zip entry, multiple pockets and fully adjustable for the perfect fit.
Astral V Eight Buoyancy Aids
Popular High Back buoyancy aid by Astral - perfect for modern kayaks with high back rests and Sit On Top Kayak seats
Palm Peyto PFD
The Palm Peyto PFD has smooth looks and subtle curves conceal a highly capable touring buoyancy aid. A comfortable close fitting front entry jacket style buoyancy aid.
Palm Tika Womens PFD
A comfortable and stylish Flex Fit buoyancy aid designed to maximise comfort for female paddlers.
Palm Peyto Womens
comfortable and stylish buoyancy aid designed specifically for female paddlers.
Palm Kola Angler Buoyancy Aid
Designed for kayak fishing, but also great for general touring. Comfortbale design with large clam-shell pockets, numerous gear storage areas and safety accessory attachment points.
NRS Chinook PFD
The NRS Chinook provides even more storage than the CVest and Clearwater. With plenty of pockets and attachement points perfect for kayak anglers and sea kayakers along with it's mesh back.
Crewsaver Spiral 100N Lifejacket
The Crewsaver Spiral is a personal flotation device perfect for inshore use such as surface watersports and swimming. The inherent buoyancy offered by the foam reduces fatigue during general in-water activities and is available in a range of sizes suitable for young children and junior paddlers.
Peak Kids Buoyancy Aid
This personal floatation device is defintely one the kids will want to wear. A fun colourful design that is easy to fit and 40-50N of buoyancy means that your little ones will stay safe and visible on the water. This buoyancy aid includes crotch, waist and side straps for additional security so that the buoyancy aid will stay firmly in position even when the child is in the water.
If you are looking for a PFD not listed, checkout our range of brands for buoyancy aids available by mail order.
Brands available: NRS | Palm | Yak | Peak UK | Astral