Are TALL life jackets a thing?

[brywisco]

My son and I are both 6'6" tall and somewhat slim. Our rather generic jackets look and feel like crop tops on us.
Any options out there? My google search always lead to XXXL (big and tall) stuff.
Thx!!

 

[SXIPro]

Check O'Briens out. I am an average sized torso guy and I bought an O'Brien and it's like I'm wearing a tux with tails. I can check the model name/number at lunch time if you'd like.

 

[brywisco]

Thanks for that - I'll check out O'brien's jackets.

 

[Goldfishnado]

I've seen some brands have an XL and an XL+Tall for example which is 3-4 inches longer. I'm 6'3 and have an O'Briens that I got off amazon which fits great. Then again my XL Jet Pilot is fine too but would be too short at 6'6.

https://www.waterskiworld.com/life_vest/life_vest_size_chart.html (scroll down for the +Tall info brands)

 

[Req]

I have an obrien and I dont feel like I am a belly dancer in it. +1 for the obrien jacket. 6'1" using a large for reference.

 

[brywisco]

Love the tips AND the belly dancer analogy!!

 

[OnFireForJesus]

check out wakeboard competition impact vests... They get a little pricy but they are the longest vests I know of. They make them coast guard approved as well...

 

[yamanube]

I don't know if you can find them anymore BUT Slippery made a vest call the Switch that is longer than most (although not marketed as a "tall" vest). I am 6'3" and they actually come to my waistband so I don't look ridiculous. Been wearing them for 10 years but I think they may have discontinued them a year or two ago, I bought one NOS last year.

https://www.slipperywetsuits.com/products/?productId=79511

 

[brywisco]

Hey thanks for that info yamanube. I'll add that one to my search for sure.

 

[Pattle]

I searched online for a Switch but had no luck. If anyone has a line on an XL let me know.


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[cheechmo]

This one from Costco is pretty long: https://www.costco.com/Hyperlite-Mens-Life-Vest.product.100471584.html

Pros:
Feels really nice
Comfortable
Long

Cons:
No tether attachment ring (I just used my shorts instead)
Heavy when wet

 

[Jstaff53]

I’m 6’6 and have a shane Bonifay jet pilot vest and it’s short but not too short

 

[Krenn Power Sports]

Liquid force “Watson” It’s a real life jacket that’s long like a Comp vest.