The long awaited UL/US Coast Guard approved Ronin Pro life jackets are now shipping out of the factory to dealers around the country! The Ronin Pro is the life jacket of choice for our team paddlers, sponsored expeditions, and the factory crew.

The Ronin Pro was launched in 2007 for the Canadian market, followed by the European market in 2008.

The Ronin Pro offers a trimmed-down profile and unique internal harness, which provides a comfortable secure it, full spinal protection and improved side protection. Innovations such as reinforced adjustable, thermal molded foam padded shoulders with non-slip Hypalon® grip panels, an integrated sleeve for a cowtail or small tow tether, clip-on accessories, and superlative construction methods set a new standard in life vest design. The shoulders and quick release harness system meet or exceed the strength & release requirements of the United States Coast Guard for swiftwater towing and/or rescue. The Ronin Pro is made with GAIA® PVC-free foam.

This introduction to the US market has been long anticipated. To get to this point, Kokatat drove the multiyear, inter-agency effort to update the requirements of type 5 rescue harnessed life jackets to more closely & safely meet the needs of the many and varied users of this important piece of safety equipment. “The success of this effort depended on the participation and cooperation of numerous experts, including representatives of UL, USCG, swiftwater rescue professionals, fire departments, recreational user groups, and other manufacturers,” explains Gibson Mokler – Kokatat’s PFD Compliance Officer. “Kokatat’s participation ensured that safe and truly UL/USCG compliant type 5 rescue harnessed PFD’s will again be available in the USA.”

Go down to your local dealer and try one out.

For specifications and more information go HERE