Onyx Outdoors Cushions

Onyx Outdoors Boat Cushions: Safety You Can Throw a Lifeline With

When it comes to on-water safety, few pieces of gear are as deceptively simple — or as critically important — as a throwable boat cushion. Onyx Outdoors, a brand under Absolute Outdoor, Inc. and affiliated with Kent Sporting Goods Company, has built its reputation around exactly this kind of practical, no-compromise marine safety equipment. Their line of boat cushions reflects that same philosophy: rugged construction, genuine compliance credentials, and real-world usability when it matters most.

Type IV PFDs Built for the Water

Onyx Outdoors cushions are classified as U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type IV Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) — the throwable kind designed to be grasped and held by a person in the water until they can be rescued, rather than worn. This distinction is important for boaters: federal law requires vessels over 16 feet in length to carry at least one Type IV throwable device on board, making an Onyx cushion both a smart safety choice and a legal necessity for many watercraft.

The flagship Throwable Foam Cushion is constructed with a strong, abrasion-resistant nylon oxford shell encasing comfortable, functional PE foam. The design stays lightweight enough to toss quickly in an emergency, yet durable enough to handle the rigors of a day on the water. Convenient webbing grab straps serve a dual purpose: they give a rescuer something to grab onto when throwing the cushion to someone overboard, and they double as carry handles for easy portability around the dock or boat.

Versatile Colors and Styles for Every Boater

Onyx throwable cushions are available in multiple colors — including yellow, red, white, blue, and green — so boaters can match their vessel's gear or simply choose high-visibility options for faster spotting in an emergency. For anglers and hunters who prefer to blend in with their surroundings, Onyx also offers a camouflage version featuring a Realtree Max-5 Camo pattern, giving waterfowl hunters and fishing enthusiasts a style that fits their lifestyle without sacrificing any safety performance.

Why Onyx Stands Out in Marine Safety

Onyx Outdoors has earned a trusted name across the boating and paddling communities by consistently delivering products that are safe, reliable, and user-friendly. Their cushions are no exception — each one is not only USCG approved but also UL listed, giving buyers an extra layer of independent quality assurance. Whether your boat is required by law to carry a throwable device or you simply want a ready-to-grab flotation aid for peace of mind, Onyx cushions strike the right balance between function and comfort.

Explore the full range of marine cushions available, or visit the Onyx Outdoors brand page to discover their broader lineup of life jackets, inflatable PFDs, and water safety gear built for boating, fishing, paddling, and beyond.