



Extrasport UT3
This is our original, short-waisted design for comfort and ease of movement. A great life vest for outfitters, rental fleets and private rafters, it's a universally sized PFD assuring sessions of fun for recreational boaters.
- GlideFit™ foam cartilage
- Universal fit
- Front buckle entry
- Adjustable belt
- Adjustable shoulders and sides
- 3M™ Scotchlite on Shoulders and Chest
Type: |
III |
Design Floatation: |
16 lbs. 6 oz. |
Sizes: |
Universal 30"- 56" |
Fabric: |
200 Denier Nylon |
Certification: |
UL/USCG, ULC |
Colors: |
Royal/Black, Red/Black |
GlideFit™ patented comfort constructionThis Extrasport® innovation ensures a comfortable fit and easier movement during paddle strokes. How? We radically redesigned the foam inserts in most life vests, which are nothing more than a couple of layers of roughly the same size and shape, one just sitting on the other. We found that you get a more comfortable and accommodating fit by placing a smaller outer layer of foam on a larger, thinner layer—so the foam wraps around and conforms to your torso much better. Then we wrap the outer layer with our GlideFit™ Cartilage, a unique, patented system that allows the panels to glide on each other, even when wet. |
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How It Works
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The
outer foam layer is smaller than the inner layer, and is wrapped with
fabric "cartilage" to allow the layers to glide on each other and wrap
the torso more comfortably. |
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The
inner layer is thin and glides under the smaller outer layer as it
wraps around your body. This offers less resistance to your movements
and paddle strokes, and therefore, a more comfortable fit. |
PFD Sizing
Find
your proper size by reading the chest-size range on the PFDs inside
label. Make sure it's U.S. Coast Guard approved for your size, weight
and type of activity. If you do different types of boating, you should
get the right PFD for each.
Children's PFDs are sized by
suggested weight ranges. Know your child's weight before selecting a PFD
or take your child to the store to try it on. It's very important to
select a PFD your child can easily wear.
Fitting Tips
Try
on several PFD models with different amounts of clothing, to gauge how
the PFD will feel when worn during different seasons. Adjustable straps
will help you alter the fit for the amount of clothing you'll wear.
A
PFD should fit snugly. If it's too loose it won't provide proper
floatation. To check fit, put on the PFD and tighten all straps and
close zippers. Then raise your arms above your head and have someone
lift the PFD at your shoulders. If it moves freely and almost comes off,
or if the main zipper touches your nose, it's too big. The procedure is
the same for fitting children's PFDs.