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#2 in Life JacketsRunner-Up

Stohlquist Edge PFD

Name: Stohlquist Edge PFD
Brand: Stohlquist
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Stohlquist

$79.00 – $119.00

USCG Type III paddling PFD with cross-chest cinch harness and a high mobility design. Features a graded sizing system from XS to XXL with 7 adjustment points for a precise fit. Provides 16 lbs of buoyancy with Graded Sizing Technology foam panels.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.3

User Sentiment

9.2

Value Score

8.9

Complaint Risk

9.4

Freshness

7.7

Community

8.3

Availability

8.8

Pros

Cross-chest cinch provides secure fit
Cross-chest cinch provides secure fit
7 adjustment points for precision
7 adjustment points for precision
Wide size range from XS to XXL
Wide size range from XS to XXL

Cons

Higher price point for a foam PFD
Higher price point for a foam PFD
Can restrict breathing if over-tightened
Can restrict breathing if over-tightened

Don't buy this if…

Adjust all 7 points gradually and evenly to avoid restricting chest expansion while breathing.
Adjust all 7 points gradually and evenly to avoid restricting chest expansion while breathing.