Astral Ringo

The Ringo is one of many high quality do-it-all PFDs in Astral’s range. Unlike some other brands, when Astral say they do-it-all, they do everything to a really, really high standard.

Because primarily this is a recreational or touring PFD, the focus is largely on comfort and movement. The front and rear panels of the Ringo are made from organic kapok, a soft and malleable material. Thanks to this, and the hinged joints on both panels, the jacket can contort itself to fit any body shape perfectly.

The Ringo is another slim fitting PFD, keeping itself out of the way so you can get on with paddling. With this in mind, the pocket on the front is a really low profile design. Despite this, it’s really easy to access and has enough space for phones, cameras, and anything else you want to take on the water, all without getting in your way.

For a lot of people, wear and tear on their favorite PFD is a real issue, and more often than not they’re replaced because of external or cosmetic damages, rather than functional issues. With 500 denier cordura material, you can be sure that the Ringo will endure even the toughest use.

For whitewater paddlers, a quick release harness can be added to turn this into a rescue vest.

Weight: 2 lbs.
Floatation: 16.3 lbs.
USCG Rating: Type III
Entry system: Side zip