Astral YTV 2.0 Life Jacket
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Turn this kayak into your perfect fishing machine. Rod holders, electronics, premium accessories, and professional installation.
Configure Your Custom Rig →Key Features:
- Torso Lock™ — Keeps your PFD secure and eliminates ride-up during active paddling
- Low Profile Design — Increased mobility, decreased distractions
- bluesign® Approved Shell — World's first freestyle PFD made with 100% recycled, bluesign® certified polyester ripstop
- Two Zippered Front Pockets — Larger than the original YTV for more gear storage
- Hidden Phone Pocket — Discreet, protected storage accessible from either side with Velcro closure
- Pullover Entry — Clean, simple, no buckles or front zippers
Description
The YTV 2.0 has cemented itself as the go-to low-profile PFD for paddlers who want maximum mobility with minimal distraction. Built around Astral's signature Torso Lock™ foam platform, it stays put while you paddle — no ride-up, no fussing with straps.
The 2.0 upgrade adds a larger pocket, a hidden phone pocket, and the world's first freestyle PFD shell made from a bluesign® approved, 100% recycled polyester — where high performance and sustainability finally meet.
Key Features
- Torso Lock™ — Keeps your PFD secure and eliminates ride-up during active paddling
- Low Profile Design — Increased mobility, decreased distractions
- bluesign® Approved Shell — World's first freestyle PFD made with 100% recycled, bluesign® certified polyester ripstop
- Two Zippered Front Pockets — Larger than the original YTV for more gear storage
- Hidden Phone Pocket — Discreet, protected storage accessible from either side with Velcro closure
- Pullover Entry — Clean, simple, no buckles or front zippers
Technical Specs
| Intended Use | Whitewater / Touring / Sailing / SUP |
| Entry | Pullover |
| Foam Insert | PVC-free Gaia® foam / Polyethylene foam |
| Shell Fabric | bluesign® approved, 300×300D 100% post-consumer recycled polyester ripstop |
| Liner Fabric | 200 denier high tenacity nylon |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 21 oz / 590 g |
| Design Buoyancy | 16.5 lbs |
| Approval Type | USCG Type V |
| Sizing | S/M = 31–37" | M/L = 38–44" | L/XL = 45–51" |
Note: The YTV 2.0 is a USCG Type V PFD (pullover/special use). It must be worn to count as your required flotation device.
Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
Available at Trusty Sail & Paddle in Morehead City, NC — your Crystal Coast paddle sports and sailboat experts. In-store demos available; ships nationwide.
