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Budget Buoyancy Aids For Paddlesport

Kayaking and canoeing buoyancy aids and lifejackets.

All buoyancy aids sold through Manchester Canoes meet CE and/or ISO approval, and providing they are the correct size for the wearer, and worn/fitted correctly then a budget buoyancy aid will fulfil its primary purpose- to keep the wearer afloat and on the surface in the event of a capsize.


Below is a selection of our best selling recreational buoyancy aids. Please contact us if you are looking for a model that isn't' displayed. If you are looking for something extra in your buoyancy aid, such as harder wearing materials, more adjustment or features such as multiple pockets, the please look at our sea kayaking, and inland touring buoyancy aid page

We also have a Clearance Buoyancy Aid section on our website (updated regularly), this contains new products but with additional discounts for end-of-line or discontinued colours and models. Click here to view our clearance equipment page

Palm Quest

Palm Quest PFD

Safe, simple functional BA from leading manufacturer Palm

Adult Sizes:
£56.00
£44.80
Enigma Watersports Buoyancy Aid

Enigma Watersport Buoyancy Aid

An entry level buoyancy aid with an easy zipped entry and comfortable fit for paddling.

£39.95
£31.95
Feelfree Advance

Feelfree Advance

A basic buoyancy aid with good adjustment and comfortable fit

Limited Sizes Remaining:
£49.95
£24.95
Yak Xipe Touring Buoyancy Aids

Yak Xipe Touring Buoyancy Aid

The Xipe is a modern slim line buoyancy aid with front zip entry and fully adjustable for the perfect fit.

£109.00
£92.65
Palm Riff PFD

Palm Riff

The Palm Riff can be used by sea kayakers, touring paddlers, SUP boarders and white-water aficionados.

£135.00
£108.00
Palm Peyto

Palm Peyto

A Slim fitting, unobtrusive buoyancy aid that interferes with paddling as little as possible and lets the user focus their attention on paddling.

£145.00
£109.00
Peak Marathon Racer

Peak Marathon Racer

Designed primarily for long distance racing, this PFD is also perfect for non competitive paddling. Ultra lightweight, non-restrictive and also has plenty of pockets for drinks, snacks etc.

£125.00
£100.00