Other What life vests do you use?

[FLATWATER SXR]

i need one that will actually float me,im afraid of getting knocked out and sinking in the jetpilot i wear right now...was wondering whick ones you guys wear

 

[ph1lthy11y]

i wear a helium swat and love it cga and very comfy

 

[jloria]

I have 2 from Helium...Great vests with side zips and buckles...

I actually got one for like $39.00 new(closeout).

I have a shiny black version of this SWAT too. It was around $100.00. Best vest I have ever owned.

I tried a bunch on and these fit me the best. I like a snug jacket that doesn't ride up and these seem to do the trick. It's very well made and will not snag on the ski if u do hood tricks.

The swat looks awesome too. Both are USCG approved as well.

Helium makes wake vests that are not USCG approved that look really cool as well. I was told that they were going out of business or merging with another company but that was like 2 years ago. I am not sure of their status although I found some of their vests still for sale.

http://www.heliumvests.com/

http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...content_goobasecontent_filler&cID=GSHOP_38554

 

[FLATWATER SXR]

Awesome thanks! i really want to stayaway from jet pilot!

 

[Frosty]

i wear a helium swat and love itView attachment 176665 cga and very comfy

does it get heavy when it's wet? I've been looking at these, and other neoprene vests, but I'm used to my JP side entry vest and was not sure if the neoprene absorbs water and makes it heavier.

thanks

 

[Mark44]

CGA only

 

[NVJAY775]

I just switched to a JP side entry nylon vest.
https://www.jetpilot.com/jetpilot/product/?catID=47&prodID=563

I had a Watson before, which I liked a lot for fit, but the neoprene started getting beat up and taking on water, so I switched to this new Apex nylon vest and like it so far. Very light and floats me fine.

 

[ph1lthy11y]

does it get heavy when it's wet? I've been looking at these, and other neoprene vests, but I'm used to my JP side entry vest and was not sure if the neoprene absorbs water and makes it heavier.

thanks

i dont think its heavy. just like a wet suit. i love that vest on cold rides it helps keep you warm and when you are floating around it does not work up on your neck good vest you should buy one

 

[Fro Diesel]

I've had a side entry helium 30$ closeout. Two years of abuse and it still floats me nice.

Cga vests only if you are in the water

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[FLATWATER SXR]

what do you mean if i am in the water?

 

[gaby7mm]

jet pilot!!very confortable,light

 

[Pablo]

I run the helium swat x3 years...yeah it's heavy when wet but it's always comfy. My boy waternut uses a kayak vest and it's light as crap and floats him well and zero restriction. prolly a couple pounds lighter when they're both wet.

 

[NVJAY775]

what do you mean if i am in the water?

Unless you are in a sanctioned comp event, you are required to wear a US coast guard approved vest. "comp" vests are only legal at events. Sounds like you may have had a comp vest?

 

[dragginblazer]

I just switched to a JP side entry nylon vest.
https://www.jetpilot.com/jetpilot/product/?catID=47&prodID=563

I had a Watson before, which I liked a lot for fit, but the neoprene started getting beat up and taking on water, so I switched to this new Apex nylon vest and like it so far. Very light and floats me fine.

Same here. I like the nylon because it dries fast so its not freezing when you put it back on after a break.

 

[FLATWATER SXR]

Unless you are in a sanctioned comp event, you are required to wear a US coast guard approved vest. "comp" vests are only legal at events. Sounds like you may have had a comp vest?

I do have one ya! i dont care either way as long as it willfloat me

 

[McDog]

I like my new jet tribe vest.

 

[Frosty]

i dont think its heavy. just like a wet suit. i love that vest on cold rides it helps keep you warm and when you are floating around it does not work up on your neck good vest you should buy one

cool, thanks for the info... I've had side entry nylon vests for years... but I always like the look of the neoprene vests... sleeker. I will likely buy one of these.

 

[Austin]

I have a jet pilot A-10 comp vest. It is very very comfortable and I got it for 40 bucks. but the down side is it doesn't float me (non cga approved) so I am looking to buy another new vest this year.

 

[Tyler Zane]

i love my helium swat, soooo comfy.

 

[slamb33]

+1 j p side entry