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Astral Layla — Kayak Ontario
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Layla PFD
$231.00 CAD
Astral Designs · Life Jackets
The Layla
Women's PFD · Type III · USCG Approved
Astral's founder introduced this style of PFD almost 20 years ago with a single goal: build a life jacket that actually fits a curvy body. Most PFDs are cut for a generic torso that doesn't account for chest shape or hip flare. The Layla does. Hinged sides, sculpted chest support, and a side-entry zipper make it one of the most comfortable PFDs on the market for women — and the one most likely to actually get worn.
What makes it different
Organic Kapok foam
Natural, PVC-free Gaia® and PE foam. Softer against the body than synthetic alternatives, and sustainably sourced.
Sculpted chest support
Contoured foam panels shaped for a curvy torso — no riding up, no bunching under the arms.
Hinged sides
Moves with your torso through paddle strokes and braces rather than fighting your range of motion.
Side entry zipper
YKK® self-locking Vislon teeth. Easy on and off over drysuits and paddle jackets.
Specifications
| Sizing | XS 27–31" · S/M 31–37" · M/L 38–44" · L/XL 45–51" |
| Weight | 800 g / 28 oz (S/M) · 830 g / 29 oz (L/XL) |
| Buoyancy | 1.76 lbs · USCG Type III |
| Shell | 200 × 400 Denier Ripstop Nylon |
| Liner | 200 Denier High Tenacity Nylon |
| Foam | Organic Kapok, PVC-free Gaia® & PE Foam |
| Hardware | Heavy-duty Acetal · Polypro webbing |
| Intended use | Whitewater, sea, touring, SUP |
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Astral Designs · Burlington, Vermont · Available through Kayak Ontario