Astral Buoyancy Company begins shipment of the highly anticipated V-Eight, the world’s first breathable lifejacket. Developed for recreational and touring paddlers in warm climates, the V-Eight introduces Astral’s patent pending Airescape technology which eliminates excessive build up of body heat and perspiration.

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In May of 2008 a team of 4 international creek boaters will attempt to run a vertical mile of waterfalls in Norway, in 31 days. They will not repeat the same drop twice. Do the math: that’s 5280′ in 31 days between 4 boaters. This means 42.5′ of waterfall each day for each member of the team. Follow their mission here on Astral Currently

We have just received our shipment of 2008 T-shirts and they look awesome. All are 100% organic cotton produced here in North Carolina using environmentally considerate Rehance dyeing methods. Check out the new designs from artists Kris Northern and Chris Hayden available at the Astral Factory Store