When you're paddling, its better to be on top of the water and not under it. Unless you're as full of hot air as some of the staff here at Alpine Sports, you're gonna want a PFD. Personal Floation Devices come in a huge variety of styles and colors for every one of the paddling disciplines. If you want a fishing and canoeing PFD, a swiftwater rescue life vest or a playboating jacket, we have the Extrasport, Kokatat, NRS or Astral PFD that will fit and keep you afloat.