Indus LE
Available in store
CloseMeet the world’s first limited edition high float rescue vest. Designed in collaboration with whitewater kayaking legend, Benny Marr, and Nature-inspired artist Anna Kai. This High Flowt™ rescue vest includes all the same safety and performance features as the Indus™ life jacket, along with original multi-medium artwork inspired by the learnings and teachings of Benny and Anna’s freeride community.
LIMITED EDITION
Custom artwork in collaboration with Benny Marr and artist Anna Kai.
FOAM TECTONICS™
Freestyle-inspired two-panel architecture prioritizes mobility.
HIGH FLOWT™
High float life jacket for high flows. (33% more buoyancy than the GreenJacket™.)
LOW PROFILE POCKET
Encourages prioritized storage for more buoyancy, while increasing foot and ground visibility.
CUSTOM SUBLIMATION
Learn more about the inspiration and process of the Perspective LE from athlete Benny Marr and artist Anna Kai.
Back Story:
Meet the inspiration behind the world’s first limited edition high float rescue vest.
Benny Marr, one of the world’s most renowned whitewater kayakers, and Anna Kai, a PNW based artist, originally connected through a mutual appreciation for water, its lines, flow and the magic it brings to both of their lives.
Benny’s life has drawn much inspiration from the books and writings by Richard Bach, Benjamin Hoff, and Bruce Lee. Using these book’s concepts of flow, Anna created a physical painting of one of Benny’s favorite waves using colors inspired by the Futa. Astral was able to translate this painting directly to the fabric of this lifejacket, so you're seeing the actual painting translated onto the fabric of the jacket. Benny and Anna then built layers and nuggets of meaning on top of the painting – childhood toys, pure wonder, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Bren and flying cars to name a few. Step into a world of Perspective that comes from a life lived in pursuit of play, discovery and flow.
Features:
Intended Use : Whitewater, Swiftwater Rescue
Entry : Pullover
Foam Insert : PVC-free Gaia® foam // Recyclable polyethylene foam
Shell Fabric : 500 denier Cordura® nylon canvas
Liner Fabric : 200 denier high tenacity nylon
Webbing : Nylon
Zipper : YKK® auto-locking Vislon®
Hardware : Heavy duty acetal adjustment hardware // Stainless steel
Weight : 3.0 lbs / 48 oz / 1365 g
Sizing : S/M = 31 - 37”, M/L = 38 - 44”, L/XL = 45 - 51”
Design Buoyancy : 22 lbs
Approval Type : USCG Type V
Fundamentals : All Astral life jackets include…
Contour Fit // Sculpted and layered foam provides a customized fit around your torso for maximum comfort and conformity.
Progressive Sizing // Each life jacket’s size isn’t just bigger – it is methodically patterned to fit real body dimensions in a paddling posture.
Nature First // As the industry’s only Bluesign® System Partner for life jackets, we've spent 20 years replacing toxic PVC and neoprene with natural alternatives like kapok.
Warranty
All Astral products are guaranteed under warranty to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship for the reasonable lifespan of the product. If you believe that your Astral product has a manufacturing defect, discontinue use immediately and fill out the Warranty Form. For more information, visit the warranty policy page.
