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#6 in Life Jackets

Onyx A/M-24 Auto/Manual Inflatable PFD

Name: Onyx A/M-24 Auto/Manual Inflatable PFD
Brand: Onyx
Rating: 8.3 (1 reviews)

Onyx

$79.00 – $119.00

USCG Type V auto/manual inflatable PFD in a low-profile vest design with 24.5 lbs of buoyancy. Features a comfortable neoprene neckline and a zippered front with waist adjustment. The Hydra bobbin auto-inflator activates within 3-5 seconds of submersion.

8.3

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.3

User Sentiment

8.4

Value Score

8.6

Complaint Risk

8.6

Freshness

7.5

Community

8.9

Availability

9.3

Pros

Low-profile vest design is comfortable
Low-profile vest design is comfortable
24.5 lbs buoyancy is excellent
24.5 lbs buoyancy is excellent
Auto-inflation within 3-5 seconds
Auto-inflation within 3-5 seconds

Cons

Must be rearmed after each inflation
Must be rearmed after each inflation
Not recommended for activities with frequent water entry
Not recommended for activities with frequent water entry

Don't buy this if…

Not suitable for water sports involving regular immersion such as kayaking in whitewater.
Not suitable for water sports involving regular immersion such as kayaking in whitewater.