Stohlquist Flo

The high-back design places the foam flotation higher up on the vest, which prevents it from interfering with the seat back of a sit-on-top kayak. This allows you to sit comfortably against your seat without the life jacket pushing you forward or riding up.

Unlike standard sizing that just scales up or down, the graded sizing system adjusts the proportions of the vest based on the size. This ensures that the vest fits securely and comfortably across different body shapes without being too loose or overly restrictive.

The Flo is specifically designed for paddling and recreational use on the water. While it provides 16.25 lbs of buoyancy, it is optimized for the seated position of kayaking rather than high-impact water sports like wakeboarding or jet skiing.

The vest weighs 1.6 lbs, which is lightweight enough to remain comfortable during extended paddling sessions. The combination of the soft inner liner and the ripstop outer shell is designed to minimize bulk while maintaining durability.

A Level 70N rating indicates the vest provides 70 Newtons of buoyancy, which is approximately 16.25 lbs of lift. This is the standard buoyancy level for recreational paddling vests, designed to keep an active swimmer afloat in calm or sheltered waters.