Vests

Baltfrog · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 555 City: Baltimore

Where can I get some that don't have really boring lame designs? I want bright neon colors think late 80s early 90s type color scheme. I have just started looking around and have been very disappointed.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

Check out the Ronix bill stuff.. He has bright colors.

http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?products_id=5487

http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?products_id=5037

Baltfrog · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 555 City: Baltimore

That's a step in the right direction, thank you sir. Still looking for something a bit brighter and more neon if anyone knows of anything, I'm a slave to retro fashion

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I walked by this vest in the shop and it is brighter in person than in the picture:

http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?cPath=57_265&products_id=5150

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

I just bought a new vest last season, or I would look into this one. You have to search a lot and look around. I think it is from two years ago.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ronix-2012-Frank-NEW-Impact-Vest-Adult-Large-Retail-129-99-/150772806556?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231ac2739c#ht_3061wt_956

TheHebrewHammer · Addict Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 526

If you want something unique and wild, snoop around for Helium's old tuxedo vest. I don't think they make it anymore, but it's classy as hell!

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I think Helium stuff is all gone. They had some really nice vests in 2008-9. Since then we have not really seen much of anything from them. We have not even bought Helium since late 2009. I think Sterns owns them and they are owned by Coleman still. I think our market is just not large enough for them to make it worth while to produce vests????

Baltfrog · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 555 City: Baltimore

http://www.stearnsflotation.com/Axis-Series-Mens-Neoprene-Life-Vest-P1965C34.aspx

This is the best I have found yet. What's up with the lack of neon? I like that ronix one mgs, that green is pretty sweet flixmaster too.

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

Baltfrog, I like that one that you posted. I think the type of colors you want are not in huge demand in the industry. I think it was 2008 most of the companies had a 80's/early 90's theme. I don't think it was really a huge hit. Here are a couple examples from that year.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Liquid-Force-Shane-OT-Wakeboard-Bindings-Sz-9-10-/140707229365?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c2cdeeb5

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIQUID-FORCE-SHANE-WAKEBOARD-/250901606280?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6ae6af88#ht_500wt_1156

slidin_out · Soul Rider Joined: 05 Mar 2010 Posts: 353 City: Pearl

80's fashion sucked, the only difference now is it only took the manufacturers one year to stop making it instead of 10+, not everything old should be made new again, some of it should just keep rotting away

TheHebrewHammer · Addict Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 526

Baltfrog · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 555 City: Baltimore

For real, 80s fashion is fun and bright better then 90s grunge or the emo skinny jean stuff I see going on today

leviwynnyk · Posted: Mar 08, 2012 2:48 pm Post subject:

OK, you need the "Ricky Business" vest. Its dope. See attached pic.

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

my buddy uses the risky business vest. that thing is style and class all the way.

Baltfrog · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 555 City: Baltimore

Ha I like it!

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

Baltfrog, here ya go http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stearns-Helium-Division-Series-Risky-Business-Wake-Vest-/330688241776?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item4cfe8e2070#ht_1798wt_956

Baltfrog · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 555 City: Baltimore

Saw that its only in a small unfortunately otherwise I would have ordered it tonight

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

i dont know if this is mens or womens? if it is mens i would rock it.
http://www.activewake.com/billabong-girharff-comp-vests.html

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=44720&pdesc=Body_Glove_Mens_Vapor_Comp_Pullover_Vest&aID=506P1E&merchID=4006

http://www.activewake.com/o-neill-gooru-padded-comp-vest.html

TheHebrewHammer · Addict Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 526

I've worn the risky business as well. It's pretty comfortable.

Baltfrog · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 555 City: Baltimore

mgs i thought I had done a pretty extensive search but you have certainly done a better one. those are some sweet vests. I like the last oneill one the most. My concern about the womens vests is how they are cut in the front. Anybody have any experience with that?

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

Baltfrog, The 'risky business' vest and the three that I listed are not coast guard approved. The ones I listed are pullover vests. These vests give you minimal floatation. Some people like them better because they feel they can move better. While others swear by coast guard approved vests. If you search you should be able to find entire threads where members discuss these differences.

Baltfrog · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 555 City: Baltimore

i'm up in the air about which to get coast guard vs non coast guard. I am a great swimmer and don't worry too much but that makes no difference if i get knocked out.

TnR6Rida · Posted: Mar 09, 2012 6:38 am Post subject:

Haha I like that risky business vest.

FunkyBunch · Outlaw Joined: 01 Aug 2011 Posts: 206 City: The Colony

Baltfrog

I do not know that you can find them anymore but Helium used to make that vest in cga and non-cga version along with a lot of there other stuff.

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

Baltfrog, I like that oneill gooru vest a lot. i just bought this one last year or I would think about swooping up that gooru vest.

http://www.miamiskinautiques.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BLGNovaVest&Click=1771

Baltfrog · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 555 City: Baltimore

Just got an oneill wetsuit, maybe I should stay brand loyal. I do like that one too. At this point I haven't fallen in love with anything so I might use what I have till I find the perfect vest. Although you guys were definitely able to find way cooler ones then I was.

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

thats a good plan. you can wait til the new designs come out. plus if you dont like the new stuff the current ones will be on sale/clearance.

ToPHeR31 · Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 34 City: Chicago/Miami

What about a vest that can take a beating? From my experience the Comp vests come apart pretty easy. The stitching falls apart after a few falls...

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

ToPHeR31, I have used a cwb essential vest for 2.5 seasons. It is a side entry vest with two buckles on the side. The vest is also CGA. This is the vest but mine is white.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=CWB_Essential_Neoprene_Vest&i=16542&r=view&aID=512I7D&cvsfa=2586&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=3136353432&s_kwcid=goobasecontent_goobasecontent_filler&cID=GSHOP_16542

Baltfrog · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 555 City: Baltimore

i like that vest the colors are boring but it looks like it will feel the way i want a vest to feel. If I am 6'2 200 and about a 42 or 44 long am i an xl?

slidin_out · Soul Rider Joined: 05 Mar 2010 Posts: 353 City: Pearl

another vote for the risky business vest, i sport that thing every set unless the water is cold and i've already worn it, i'm a wimp and put on a dry vest each time

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

Baltfrog, I am 5'9 175 and I wear the medium. It is a bit snug, but it has huge arm openings which is cool. The XL may fit you, but you might want to check the store's return policy before you buy. Just in case it is not the right fit.

ToPHeR31 · Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 34 City: Chicago/Miami

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

ToPHeR31, Let me know how you like it once you get a few sets in.

Wakeboarder3780 · Posted: Mar 31, 2012 9:50 pm Post subject:

It's funny you ask whats up with the lack of retro / neon colors balt. The reason is because about 3 years they tried to bring that style back and everyone hated it with a passion myself very much included (no offense intended).

Unfortunately your taste doesn't seem to be in "style" at the moment. Like I said though wakeboard gear from like 08 or 09 had a bunch of retro colors, I would look for gear from that area, find some old school shorts, then the vest will be the only thing not dripping ridiculous neon colors smashed together in a myriad of insane combinations Smile