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The NRS Siren is my go to PFD for my Stand Up Paddleboard. It is very low profile and molds to your body so that you don't even know you are wearing it. There are not a lot of bells and whistles on this PFD but that works great for SUP. I don't need to carry tons of stuff like I do for my sea kayak. I actually prefer the entry for this PFD to be over my head rather than a front zipper. I find that the front panel wraps around my torso better and doesn't allow the Siren to ride up.

I've owned a MsFit Tour PFD for five years and use it for coastal kayaking on the Great Lakes. This PFD has excellent pocket space that stays out of the way for strokes and rescues. The front of the PFD stays down, away from my chin and the arm holes are nice and big. I especially like the VHF radio pocket that gives me easy access to my radio. The short length fits my torso and doesn't get in the way of my kayak deck.

In the newest version, Kokatat moved the placement for the knife attachment and protected it with a flap - excellent change so the end of a knife doesn't get in the way during scramble re-entries. Kokatat also makes a hydration pocket that easily attaches on the back of the PFD. I can hardly wait for my current model to wear out so I can justify getting the newest version!