Paddling vest

A paddling vest is a good piece of clothing for anyone who can swim. Paddling vests are small in size, so they are easy to move around in. Paddling vests are well suited for sailing, fishing and canoeing, for example.

Paddling vest group products

Baltic Dinghy Pro buoyancy vest, black/red
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Available
79,00 €92,00 €
Baltic GENUA Buoyancy Aid, red/dark blue
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Available
63,00 €75,00 €
Baltic Dinghy Pro buoyancy vest, red/blue/white
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Available
75,00 €92,00 €
Baltic Dinghy Pro buoyancy vest, black/grey
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Available
79,00 €92,00 €
Baltic Canoe Buoyancy Aid
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Available
39,90 €55,00 €
Spinlock Wing Buoyancy Aid, red
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BLACK NOVEMBER
Available
85,00 €105,00 €
Spinlock Wing Buoyancy Aid, black
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Out of stock
89,00 €105,00 €
Baltic Slim Pro Buoyancy Aid, white, white
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BLACK NOVEMBER
Available
89,00 €100,00 €
Baltic Slim Buoyancy Aid, black
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More arriving soon
79,00 €100,00 €
Baltic Slim Reflective Buoyancy Aid, reflective fabric
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Available
89,00 €110,00 €
Baltic ELITE Buoyancy Aid, black
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Available
69,00 €90,00 €
Baltic Dinghy Pro buoyancy vest, red/yellow
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BLACK NOVEMBER
Available
72,90 €92,00 €

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Paddling vest for kayaking, canoeing and SUP boarding

In the canoeing vest product group you will find buoyancy vests that are designed specifically for canoeing and other active water activities – unlike traditional life jackets, a canoeing vest has a low profile and the range of motion of the arms is left free, so you can paddle effectively without the vest rubbing or restricting the movement of the hands. For example, the Baltic Canoe canoeing vest is available in several colors (red, UV yellow, gray).

A kayak life jacket also differs from a boat life jacket in its collar area: the weight is distributed more evenly across the chest and back, which keeps the buoyant position stable when sitting in a kayak or canoe – a traditional collared life jacket would press on the neck when sitting and could interfere with paddling. UV yellow and other bright colors improve visibility to other water users, which is especially important in busy water areas or in poor visibility.

Choose the size of the vest according to your weight from the manufacturer's sizing chart, and always test the fit of the vest before going out on the water: the vest should stay in place when you pull it up by the shoulders with your arms on the sides of the vest. A loose vest can rise over your head in the event of a fall and does not provide full protection. Other kayaking equipment, such as kayak paddles , can be found in the Kayaks and Canoes section.

The buoyancy rating (Newton value) of a kayaking vest should be chosen according to the water and conditions: a lighter vest is sufficient for calm inland kayaking, while a higher buoyancy model should be chosen for open water or whitewater kayaking. Baltic brand vests comply with the European EN ISO 12402 standard, which guarantees the buoyancy of the vest and the tested quality of the construction – this is a good thing to check, especially if the vest is also used in places other than calm inland waters.

The importance of a life jacket should also be taken seriously in local waters: UV yellow and other bright colors improve visibility not only to other water users, but also in a potential rescue situation, where quick detection is crucial. Keep the life jacket dry and protected from direct sunlight after use, as UV radiation weakens both the fabric and the float material over time and can reduce buoyancy without you noticing. Check the seams, buckle and zipper of the life jacket regularly before the season – a worn or broken fastener can fail just when you need the life jacket most.

Compare the number of pockets and attachment points between different kayak vest models if you also need a small storage space in your vest - this additional feature varies considerably between models.

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