The Astrals definitely *look* nice. I might have to venture out to a
dealer this weekend and see how they fit. The built-in hydration is
pretty cool.

Thanks for the suggestions!

scott.

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Theodore F. Marz wrote:

Patagonia / Lotus (Patagonia bought lotus designs a few years back)
has some nice designs
http://www.lotusdesigns.com/

The lead designer from Lotus recently founded a new company, Astral.
These PFD are supposed to be very nice.
http://astralbuoyancy.com/

Stohlquist and Extrasport both have some good products.
http://www.stohlquist.com/Pfdmainfrm.html
http://www.extrasport.com/