PEAK UK River Vest Overview
The PEAK UK River Vest in women’s size 10/12 is a tough and versatile buoyancy aid designed to deliver a close, comfortable fit without unnecessarily restricting your movement. Its low-profile Olympic cut, figure-hugging shoulder adjusters and adjustable neoprene sides make it a practical choice for a wide range of paddling.
Women’s sizes feature stepped chest foam for increased comfort, while the durable ripstop shell is designed to cope with regular use on and around the water. Inside, PEAK UK uses soft Gaia flotation foam, with the River Vest approved to ISO 12402-5.
Generous equipment storage
The cavernous central pocket provides plenty of room for useful paddling equipment. Separate knife and twin karabiner pockets help keep smaller items organised and accessible.
Every pocket includes a gear clip, metal zip slider and sewn drainage holes, helping secure equipment while allowing water to drain after use.
Key features
- ISO 12402-5 approved
- Women’s size 10/12 with stepped chest foam
- Low-profile Olympic cut with clean-lined styling
- 60–80N of Gaia environmentally friendly soft flotation foam across the River Vest size range
- Tough ripstop 600D polyester and ripstop nylon shell
- Figure-hugging shoulder adjusters
- Neoprene sides with integrated adjustment straps
- Cavernous central front pocket
- Separate river-knife pocket
- Twin karabiner pockets
- Gear clips, metal zip sliders and sewn drainage holes in every pocket
- L/XL reference weight: 880g
Size and fit
This listing is specifically for women’s size 10/12. PEAK UK’s published PFD size guide associates W10/12 with:
- User weight: 45–70kg
- Chest measurement: 80–110cm (31–43in)
- Minimum uplift: 55N
These measurements should be treated as a guide. PEAK UK advises trying on a buoyancy aid where possible because sizing can vary between garments and production batches.
Is the PEAK UK River Vest suitable for different paddling disciplines?
Yes. Its combination of a low-profile cut, adjustable fit, durable construction and substantial pocket storage makes it suitable for most paddling activities where an ISO 12402-5 buoyancy aid is appropriate.
Size Guide (from PEAK UK):
| Size | Sprog | Yoof | XS | S / SM | W10/12 | ML / LXL | W14/16 | XL / XXL | W18/20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight kg | 20–35 | 30–40 | 30–50 | 45–70 | 45–70 | 65–90 | 65–90 | 85–110 | 85–110 |
| Chest cm (a) | 55–65 | 60–90 | 70–100 | 80–110 | 80–110 | 90–120 | 90–120 | 100–130 | 100–130 |
| Chest inch (a) | 22–26 | 24–35 | 28–39 | 31–43 | 31–43 | 35–47 | 35–47 | 39–51 | 39–51 |
| Uplift >N (b) | 50 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 | 70* | 70* |
Specifications
| PFD Size | 10/12 |