NRS Ninja PFD Life Jacket Review

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Here is a quick look at the new NRS Ninja Whitewater Kayaking PFD. I also took some time to compare the 2020 Ninja PFD to the old Ninja PFD and the NRS Zen rescue PFD.
The NRS Ninja is an extremely popular side-entry life vest that is made for whitewater, but is also an excellent pick for sailing. The low-profile shape allows freedom of movement, and comfort. The new 2020 Ninja improves upon the classic wedge shape PFD with a front clam-shell pocket that allows for convenient storage of equipment and of course your cell phone.
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@beckiejbrown 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, it was so helpful. Websites don't seem to show the pockets, so this was great to see. Also comparing it to other ones.

@AlexBarham Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@opwave79 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Very helpful pointers. Looks like a great PFD for someone who doesn’t need to carry a ton of stuff on their person when they’re out paddling. Thanks!

@AlexBarham 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@AVERT- 4 жыл бұрын

Mine should be in tomorrow! I'm so pumped I'm new to kayaking and honestly bought the Ninja on your recommendation in this video

@AlexBarham 4 жыл бұрын

That's super cool to hear, thanks Andrew! Don't be shocked if you fit it standing up and then realize it is all wrong when you are in a boat with a skirt on and have to start all over. I re-fit PFDs based on if I am rafting, kayaking, floating with a beer at the takeout.......

@AVERT- 4 жыл бұрын

@@AlexBarham cool thanks ! The skirt is coming in on the 4th two days before my birthday! I bought the best drylander saw a few neg reviews but the way the person talked about it I feel like they didn't even own one 😂

@TheOfficialDOP 3 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are very informative. I currently have the kokotat Maximus but I’m definitely going to pick up a ninja as well based on how much more freedom I see in the arm/shoulder area which appears to give a better range of motion when paddling.

@AlexBarham 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It will definitely be a much better experience than a rescue vest for play and low key river running. Thanks for the kind words!

@rachelsouth69 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for that!! It helped me make my decision to purchase the ninja!!

@AlexBarham 3 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome! Hope you enjoy it Rachel! Don't be afraid to trim the straps down once you get a sense of how much you really need

@BrianMorelli14 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the review. I do a lot of multi-day river canoeing and kayaking, camping on sandbars etc. Usually class I and II rivers. I was looking at the ninja as a PFD upgrade, but in your review, if I understand the term "creeking," it sounded like you might recommend the Zen for what i do. Do I have that right?

@AlexBarham Жыл бұрын

For you it would come down to the amount of flotation, and the size/amount of pocket storage. The Zen has much more of both

@nickfowler4756 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review! Thank you! Is the pocket that zips up for your stuff waterproof?

@AlexBarham Жыл бұрын

It is not. I am not aware of any pfd that has a waterproof pocket. I imagine if it did the price would be outrageous.

@ryanpotochnik1374 3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy question whats your favorite kokatat PFD or do you not use them?

@AlexBarham 3 жыл бұрын

I paddle for NRS. Before that I tried to try the Kokatat rescue vest they gave us to demo and I just said no at the put in. Think it is still hanging in the office brand new

@kentwilliams13 Жыл бұрын

Hey, do you just leave your cell phone unprotected in the clam shell? If so any issues? Assume it is something like an IPhone 13 Pro?

@AlexBarham Жыл бұрын

Other than a waterproof case I don't do anything but toss it in a zip it closed.

@grantgray1759 3 жыл бұрын

Will this keep me afloat? I'll be kayaking in calm lakes.

@AlexBarham 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. It is coast guard rated and totally safe

@mcuch4253 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@AlexBarham 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@babyyoda6771 Жыл бұрын

Any idea if that pocket will hold an iPhone max?

@AlexBarham Жыл бұрын

I don't think anyone makes a clam shell big enough, but if you buy an NRS Zen there is an inner pocket it would fit in

@ChristelVinot 3 жыл бұрын

dang I didn't get to see the back of it once... I gotta see the back

@AlexBarham 3 жыл бұрын

My bad! The back is very simple. It is a thinner foam than the front with no pocket.

@ChristelVinot 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexBarham I ended up getting an NRS Cvest for the high back

@AlexBarham 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it!

@ChristelVinot 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexBarham thanks lol

@matthammer3289 4 жыл бұрын

How long have you been with nrs?

@AlexBarham 4 жыл бұрын

I think I am going into my 6th season. In any case I won't be going anywhere any time soon. Everyone I have met that makes it happen behind the scenes at NRS has been wonderful to work with, and they have become my friends. Still a great company by paddlers for paddlers that's working to put out excellent gear that is affordable without sacrificing durability that I am proud to represent.

@matthammer3289 4 жыл бұрын

@@AlexBarham How do you come across an opportunity with nrs?

@AlexBarham 4 жыл бұрын

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