Stohlquist Descent

The Descent is Stohlquist’s ultimate rescue vest, designed for the steepest creeks and tightest situations. Most of the buoyancy, and bulk, are centred around your midriff, keeping you well protected and giving you loads of floatation, while also keeping your arms free to paddle.

The cut of the panels, which taper away towards the top, are designed to maximize your paddling movement and body rotation, so you can get those keystrokes in the perfect place.

A large front pocket is easy to access through and keeps all of your rescue equipment close at hand, so you always know where your sling is when you really need it. A knife lash point on the front keeps your rescue knife out of the way, but really accessible.

One of the worst things about white water paddling can be the portages into the river, or on tight creeks picking your way around an unrunnable rapid. The shoulder straps on the Descent are padded, armoured and textured, so your boat won’t be slipping around or digging in as you carry it on your shoulder.

This is the only rescue PFD in Stohlquist’s range which has a harness fitted.

Floatation: 17 lbs.
USCG Rating: Type V
Entry system: Side zip