Nookie Rivermonster XT Buoyancy Aid / PFD - When All You Need Is Everything...

The Nookie Rivermonster has a heritage in the Nookie range like no other product. It has supported generations of kayakers in its various editions and has a solid history in whitewater kayaking.

Nookie Rivermonster - 2016

It was first launched at the turn of the Century with a nearly inexhaustible list of features and high volume flotation.

Kipper; sporting a Nookie Rivermonster mark one.

This revolutionary addition to Nookie was popular among Team Riders, Swift Water Rescue experts and Weekend Warriors!

Swift water rescue training on our local River Dart.
Circa 2002.

Tested to its limits aroung the World, it offered safety, practical storage and extensive adjustability.

Team Rider James Weir imitating
infamous hair shampoo adverts in a
second generation Nookie Rivermonster.
Circa 2005.

Team Rider Ben White taking on the
Garbh Allt, Scotland.

Later generations were updated to new colourways with higher visibility through the addition of retroreflective panels on the upper half for safety.

Team Riders Alex and Ron taking a break in
the Nookie Rivermonster with the streamlined front pocket.
Circa 2008.

When the Rivermonster had it's first big revamp. The bulky front pocket was replaced with a layered neoprene pocket for equally good storage but a streamlined finish for less bulk. The intergrated pocket offers specific spaces and attachment points for carabiners and knives as well as enough space to stow slings, mobile phones and nutrition bars. The high-spec 50mm seatbelt webbing is used throughout as an integrated shoulder, waist and optional crotch harness system. This same high-spec webbing is also used for the quick release chest rescue belt.

The Rivermonster had softened. Its engineered more ergonomic fit offered more comfort on the water with improved adjustability.

 

The latest version is available in a bright yellow with multi-layer shoulder padding that is second to none with the clever 'once-only' adjustment system. Designed to keep the same great fit every time you put it on.

Team Rider Alex Ro having a great day on the water.

Team Rider James Weir in
full rescue mode.

Team Riders around the world still push the Nookie Rivermonster to its limit every day.

Check out all its great features and videos here!

Nookie Ranger II Buoyancy Aid (pfd)

Constructed in durable 500D Cordura®; the incredibly abrasion and tear resistant Nylon we have used for decades because of it's proven track record in and out of the water. This rugged buoyancy aid has bar-tack reinforced heavy duty nylon stitching so you know it won't let you down.

 

Nookie Ranger II
The canoeing, touring, kayaking and fishing buoyancy aid,
designed to have low-visual impact (more camouflage to you and me)

The Ranger II has numerous pockets and lash points which make it popular with fishing folk and canoeists a-like. There are four expandable, yet slimline, stretchy neoprene zipped pockets with easy-grab zip pullers for those days when your cold wet fingers don't quite grip properly. The streamlined finish with low profile pockets makes self-rescue much easier than in competitors bulkier buoyancy aids. 

The front neoprene pockets feature internal webbing and D-ring lash points to secure stowed items and the left pocket hides a secret mesh liner pocket with a velcro seal for those valuable emergency items, like credit cards. The back neoprene pockets both include long shockcord loops as secure attachment points if needed. 

Attach a knife or torch to the front lash tab to save space in your pockets for your essential chocolate bars. It's generous vertical back pocket with mesh divider allows you to use a 2L hydration pouch and store emergency flares at the same time.

Front left pocket with hidden mesh pocket
and D-ring attachment point

Front right pocket with easy-grab zip puller
and D-ring attachment point

Back pocket with internal shockcord loop
attachment point (carabiner not included)

Rubber lash tab to attach your torch,
strobe or knife

Hydration pocket with mesh divider for
emergency flares

We paid attention to detail when considering the fit and comfort of the Ranger II. It's easy to zip up with the easy-grip tab and chunky YKK® front zip. The neoprene padded, fully adjustable webbing should straps and four points of waist adjustment mean this buoyancy aid will always fit comfortably. The lower waist adjustment is located below the foam to give a secure contact fit for both comfort and safety.  

Easy to grip rubber tab

Chunky YKK® entry zip

Neoprene padded shoulder strap with
webbing adjuster and elastic loop to keep ends stowed

Side adjuster,
pull to the front to fit

'Contact Fit' waist adjustment below the foam, adjust size the
first time you put it on and use the side release buckle in future

Bar-tack reinforced stitching
for durability and safety

This buoyancy aid is an ideal choice whether you like to meander down the river in your canoe, or try your hand at a bit of kayak fishing. 

RRP £89.95

• CE ISO 12402 approved
• 500D Cordura® outer fabric
• Smooth Nylon lining fabric
• YKK® chunky front zip with easy-grip tab
• 6 points of shoulder and waist adjustment, with secure 'contact fit'
• Neoprene padded shoulders
• Bar-tacked reinforced stitching for durability
• High visibility retro-reflective piping
• Expandable zipped slimline neoprene front and back pockets
• Large back pocket (takes 2L hydration system) with extra mesh pockets for flares etc.
• Lots of D-rings, shockcord loops and lash points

Available in SM, LXL, XXL

www.nookie.co.uk/ranger 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the team at;
info@nookie.co.uk