Stohlquist PFDs
Stohlquist products are the result of a lifetime of hands-on paddling, entrepreneurial spirit, craftsmanship and design experience of the company founder and president, Jim Stohlquist. Each model we offer follows the lineage of 30 years of product innovation, refinement, incorporating the latest in raw material development and manufacturing know-how to provide our customers with the best WaterWare available today.
Full Backs
Edge
An innovative, high mobility, low profile boating vest for whitewater, SUP, and wetsailing. The WRAPTURE™ shaped torso combined with an ultra small "footprint" ensure a great fit. A top loading front pocket allows you to carry all the needed essentials. Each size features ultra soft buoyancy foam and Graded Sizing to create an even better fit for a wider range of paddlers.
Cadence
The Cadence is designed to have a slightly larger footprint, which helps to distribute flotation over a wider area. The result is a thinner profile that provides more mobility and comfort. Along with providing a great fit, the Cadence also features multiple pockets.
Glide
Soft foam and Graded Sizing! The Glide features a thin back design offering more coverage. The Glide is designed to have a slightly larger footprint, which helps to distribute flotation over a wider area. The result is a thinner profile that provides more mobility and comfort
Spinner
A simple, high mobility vest for kayak fishing, paddling, general boating and personal watercraft use. The sculpted front and back foam panels create more mobility for angling and paddlesports.
Half/High Backs
Trekker
Now with the WRAPTURE™ shaped torso. The back side has half flotation &half cool mesh. Features include a front zipper entry with grip tab, adjustable padded shoulders, and roomy zippered front pockets.
Cruiser
The Cruiser is shaped for women, with a smaller cut, shortened torso, supportive inner cups, and the new WRAPTURE™ shaped torso. The back side has half flotation & half cool mesh to fit comfortably above the seat back found in today’s rec-tour boats. Padded mesh shoulders and lower back waistband are easy on the skin when worn with a swimsuit.
Ebb
One of our most popular PFDs, now offered in Graded Sizing® for the ultimate fit. The higher mesh back flotation fits more comfortably above the tall seat backs found in today’s recreational and touring kayaks.
Piseas
Large “drawbridge” front pockets act as fold-down work surfaces when opened. Pockets feature hook & loop strips, for attaching fly patches or other fishing accessories. Other features include anchor points, lash tab, and D-ring for net attachment.
Infant, Child, Youth
Escape Youth
The Escape Youth PFD combines the essentials of comfort and safety. Economical entry level PFD for youths that love the water but can’t quite into fit the adult models. Available in Youth and Youth/Adult sizes.
Infant, Child
Unique wrap-around flotation turns a child face up. Dual support collars cradle the head. Front zipper entry and adjustable crotch strap secures the jacket in place.