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Onyx Outdoor Life Vests

Onyx makes life vests and inflatable PFDs for paddling, fishing, and boating. Find auto, manual, and vest style life jackets to keep your crew safe. Choosing an Onyx Life Vest A life vest is the most important safety gear aboard, and the right fit means people actually wear it. Onyx offers inflatable PFDs that stay slim until needed and foam style vests built for paddling and active use. Inflatable models come in automatic and manual versions, plus combination auto and manual units that inflate on contact with water or by pulling the handle. Fit, Type, and Rearming Match the PFD to the activity and the wearer size, since paddling, fishing, and general boating each have suited styles. Inflatable PFDs use...

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Onyx makes life vests and inflatable PFDs for paddling, fishing, and boating. Find auto, manual, and vest style life jackets to keep your crew safe.

Choosing an Onyx Life Vest

A life vest is the most important safety gear aboard, and the right fit means people actually wear it. Onyx offers inflatable PFDs that stay slim until needed and foam style vests built for paddling and active use. Inflatable models come in automatic and manual versions, plus combination auto and manual units that inflate on contact with water or by pulling the handle.

Fit, Type, and Rearming

Match the PFD to the activity and the wearer size, since paddling, fishing, and general boating each have suited styles. Inflatable PFDs use a CO2 cylinder, so keep a rearm kit on hand to reset the vest after it fires. Check the listed size range and approval rating, and confirm the rearm kit matches your model before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between auto and manual inflatable PFDs?

An automatic PFD inflates on contact with water, while a manual PFD inflates when you pull the handle. Combination auto and manual models do both for added flexibility.

Do I need a rearm kit?

Yes. Inflatable PFDs use a CO2 cylinder that must be replaced after the vest fires. Keep a matching rearm kit on hand so you can reset the vest and stay protected.

How do I choose the right size?

Check the listed size range and the activity the vest is built for. Paddling, fishing, and general boating have suited styles, and a proper fit means the vest gets worn.

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