Tried and tested, we think the Kokatat Maximus is ace!
Finding the right buoyancy aid is often a case of trial and error. We want a BA that suits every type of paddling we do, whether we're running big rivers, surfing a wave, or cruising in a sea kayak.
The Kokatat Maximus could be the answer.
The slim line, body hugging shape provides real freedom of movement, an essential feature to have in every watersport discipline. The front section is split into two, with a moveable top layer that adjusts to your current body position, stopping any restriction when leaning forwards are backwards.
You don't have as much pocket space as other BA's on the market, but there's enough room for a sling, a knife, and a karabiner or two in the front pocket. The essentials.
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| Tom wearing the Kokatat Maximus and Palm Atlas during a sailing trip on the River Thames. |
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| Putting the Kokatat Maximus Prime and the Kokatat Meridian Suit to the test |
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| Staying buoyant on the Mellte |
If you want more of a river running buoyancy aid, the Kokatat Maximus Prime offers the same shape and style as its little brother but with an added safety harness, and a mesh pocket under the front layer of the BA that offers a bit more storage space for safety bits.
Overall, the Maximus series has really impressed us. It's a cheaper alternative to the Astral Greenjacket, with plenty of movement and style.
The only thing that could be seen as a negative is the small pocket size, but from experience you can get the real essentials in there no problem. Definitely a game changer.
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