{"title":"PFD Accessories and Kayak Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eCustomize your PFD with safety accessories that turn it into a true \"life jacket\" See our collection of rear pockets for hydration and safety gear, tow systems, and our knives which you can add to the front of your PFD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nexus-pea-less-marine-whistle","title":"Pea-less Marine Whistle","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo be legal, kayaks (canoe, etc.) need to have C.G. approved PFD and a whistle (or air-horn). The Nexus Pea-less Whistle is and has been the standard marine grade (pea-less) whistle for wearing on a PFD. It meets the US Coast Guard requirements for kayaks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cork ball (pea) in a whistle can swell in water and jam making the whistle stop working, so for boating you need a \"pea-less\" whistle. Kayakers generally carry their whistle on their PFD. Wearing a large whistle on a PFD gets in the way during re-entry rescues, and if you attach a whistle to the zipper pull on your PFD the whistle may catch on something and break the PFD zipper. So we recommend storing your whistle in a pocket on your PFD, and for that you want a small whistle. The Nexus whistle has a hole in the end so you can add a short loop of cord to facilitate attaching the whistle to a \"D\"-ring or strap in your PFD's pocket (most kayaking PFD's with pockets have \"D\" rings inside the pockets for this purpose).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nexus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1007284023,"sku":"NRSNexWhistle000000","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0433\/products\/Nexus_Whitstle.jpg?v=1741389348"},{"product_id":"stohlquist-squeeze-lock-knife","title":"Stohlquist Squeeze Lock Blunt Tip Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStohlquist Squeeze-Lock Knife is the best kayak safety knife ever. The sheath fits well on most pfd accessory square patches or you can use hardware included to mount it anywhere. if the PFD has a garage pocket then the point may not allow you to lock the knife on the square patch. If that is the case then choose the NRS Co-pilot, very low profile knife. The sheath is made of tough plastic unlike some kayak knives with brittle sheaths that break when caught on things. The real genius of this knife's design is that in order to pull the knife out from the sheath you have to squeeze the handle inward from both sides at once. This squeeze is natural when gripping the knife, but it is virtually impossible for the knife to fall out accidentally (and we've lost lots of other pfd knives that because they fell out of their sheath). The design of the knife is great too. It has a blunt tip (good for prying or using as a screwdriver in an emergency), a sharp straight edge on one side and a serrated edge on the other side plus a line cutting hook. All combined these features make the Squeeze Lock the best raft, river and sea kayak rescue knife. Get one, and mount it on your PFD so you'll have a knife when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless Steel, Red outline on the handle \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade length 3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete length 6.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stohlquist","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel Blade w\/ Blunt Tip","offer_id":1007311975,"sku":"WENKNIFE000000","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0433\/files\/Stohlquist_Squeeze_Lock_Knife.jpg?v=1739665779"},{"product_id":"nrs-co-pilot-knife","title":"NRS Co-Pilot Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheath is made of tough plastic unlike some kayak knives with brittle sheaths that break when caught on things. The design of the knife includes: a blunt tip (good for prying or using as a screwdriver in an emergency), a sharp straight edge and a partial serrated edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent knife for freshwater boating and rescue. Although it's \"stainless steel\" this grade of steel will rust in saltwater use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sheath attaches firmly to a PFD lash stab;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures an oxygen tank valve wrench in the center of the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe partially serrated edge covers all your cutting needs. The 'reverse scallop' serrations facilitate severing tough fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn asymmetrical handle and blade, along with the blunt tip, ensure proper blade orientation and help to prevent injury in a tight rescue situation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJimping along the top of the blade edge delivers secure thumb placement and prevents grip slippage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass-reinforced polypropylene handle features a rubber overlay for a comfortable grip and maximum blade control in wet environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a full sized knife like this check out the NRS \"Pilot\" Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e420 HC Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubber grip on the handle \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheath: Fiberglass-reinforced nylon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade: 2.8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife: 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 3.5 oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NRS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14263989574,"sku":"NRSCoPilot000400","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0433\/files\/NRS_Copilot_and_sheath.jpg?v=1718321128"},{"product_id":"pea-less-marine-whistle-copy","title":"Kayak Academy Flat Marine Whistle","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo be legal, kayaks (canoe, etc.) need to have Coast Guard approved PFD and a whistle (or air-horn). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a low profile whistle that we carry as a back up to the Pea-less whistle or it can be your primary whistle if you are on a budget. The orange with Kayak Academy on one side is easy to spot. We recommend storing your whistle in a pocket on your PFD rather than a zipper pull or outside your pocket. When doing rescues and scrambling up on your kayak it can get caught. A thin elastic cord is included to attach to the small D ring hidden in your PFD pocket. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nexus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46288737894644,"sku":"KAwhistle000000","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0433\/files\/IMG-5851.heic?v=1741389394"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0433\/collections\/Kokatat_Tactic-Pack-life-vest-accessory-mantis-back_BACK_SIDE_Text.jpg?v=1645310606","url":"https:\/\/www.kayakacademy.com\/collections\/pfd-accessories\/hydration-system.oembed","provider":"Kayak Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}