Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Life Vest - M/L Aqua

The Onyx MoveVent Dynamic is a paddle sports life vest in aqua, sized M/L for a 36 to 44-inch chest and wearers over 90 lbs.

Mesh channels cut into the front and back are the point of this vest. Heat escapes through them instead of building up under the foam. That is the reason most paddlers take a vest off, and a vest on the deck of a kayak protects nobody. Ventilation is a safety feature here rather than a comfort one.

The cut is shaped to let arms and shoulders move freely through a paddle stroke, and a thinner panel across the lower back stays clear of high-back kayak seats. Shoulders and sides both adjust, with neoprene padding where the straps meet skin.

SOLAS-grade reflective trim helps a spotter find the wearer, and a whistle stays clipped on. A zippered pocket expands for extra gear and drains through mesh rather than trapping water, with a lash tab, a drying loop on the back and a zipper assist loop for one-handed closing. Explore more life jackets and PFDs.

• Mesh channels let heat escape through the foam
• Heat is why paddlers take a vest off
• Thin lower back panel clears a kayak seat
• Pocket drains through mesh instead of holding water