I have found that this jacket is extremely light and comfortable and is great for play boating. I’m a strong believer in a safety fest like the green jacket for any thing harder than class 4 but for comfortable day runs this is the jacket to have.
Probably one of the most comfortable lifejackets on the market, they are good for all uses, but I love mine for playboating it is a perfect fit and doesnt get in the way like other lifejackets on the market. Overall a must have, unless you need a safety jacket.
Name: Mike Tavares Review Date: 2/21/2011 8:01 pm Rating:
This is my favorite freestyle PFD to date. Super low profile, light, and comfy. After a few paddles to break it in, you don't even notice it's there. If you are use to the Green Vest and the way it fits, this one feels even better.
Name: matthew miller Review Date: 2/6/2011 12:41 pm Rating:
I'm a new paddler, I purchased the willis first off and have no regret. Naturally I swim, I'm learning my roll, and this thing is so low profile I don't even notice it. I wish I could give it 10 stars.
Name: CG Review Date: 1/8/2011 6:00 pm Rating:
This is a great pfd! Its comfortable. Conforms to my body. I would recommend it to anyone with an average sized torso. I am 5-10 170 and M/L fits me great.
Astral's Willis Lifejacket brings a new level of comfort and innovation to kayaking, sailing, and rafting. The evolution of freestyle-inspired PFD design continues with Foam Tectonics, to provide unsurpassed freedom of movement and comfort. The Willis sports a sleek design platform and incorporates features like an internal back band for mid-back comfort, zippered stow pocket, and easy side entry.
Astral's Willis PFD Features:
Freestyle tectonics allow outer front panel to move freely with upper body as the inner panel stays anchored in place.
Back Band for mid-back comfort
Knife tab
Large pocket between front layers
Buckled side entry
True torso length adjustment
Constructed with environmentally considerate Gaia and 100% PE Foams
