The Proto PFD is a recent addition to Salus Marine’s line of personal flotation devices inspired by their ever-popular Jazz PFD. Considered a crossover jacket, the Proto can be stripped down for play boating with most of the webbing and adjustment points concealed from snags, or it can also be loaded with gear for flat-water touring, guiding, and long expeditions.
Similar to the Jazz, the Proto PFD features a streamlined design and rocker shape that forms to your torso and offers full range of motion for both high and low angle paddle strokes. The sculpted, low-profile foam placement provides a comfortable, contoured fit appreciated by paddlers of all shapes and sizes. As such, the Proto sits lower on the torso making it the perfect option for bigger, barrel-chested men or females with a large bust line; however, those paddling recreational kayaks with high backrests may find the low fit causes the jacket to ‘ride up’ when sitting in their boats.
The Proto PFD is loaded with features making it one of the most advanced jackets we stock. It includes:
