Hot off the production line this week was the first LE3, or as we’ve been calling it, the Samurai.

Each LE design has unique embroidery. The Samurai features a throwing star safety cross, ninja icon, and the month of manufacture on the back:

Part of the inspiration for the Samurai dates back to a batch of  jackets that we made specifically for the US Freestyle Kayak Team.  In many ways they were the first Limited Edition jackets.  Built on our ultra comfortable Willis platform, these jackets saw their debut in Thun, Switzerland and have been proudly worn by US Team athletes on rivers across the world ever since. This one was an extra and was signed by the Team, its now part of Philip’s collection here at the Astral mothership:

A lot of folks have been asking us, “How can I get an LE?”

Well, the vast majority of the LE designs are presold to our dealers across the US and a few in Canada.  The best way to find an LE is to go down to your local paddleshop and see if they have any in stock. Otherwise you can check with some of the online paddlesports retailers that carry Astral products.  We also offer a few online through our Shopatron store, but they usually go really fast as these jackets are Limited Edition and sold while supplies last.

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