Vests... A Must?

MiCkLe · Newbie Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Posts: 19

I just want to know whether the expensive vests are nessesary or are they just for your personal decoration?

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

expensive vests are not nessescary but you definitel need some type of life vest. expensive vests arent just for looks they are more comfortable and flexible among other things.

pcm2a · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Posts: 318 City: LaVergne

when you smack your side, belly, back enough times with a foam $25 vest you will quickly upgrade to the $60-$100 neoprene vest.

MiCkLe · Newbie Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Posts: 19

Which vests would you recommend then?

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

you could get decent vests at costco. theyre neoprene and uscga but they arent that comfy and flexible.

leslisa · Posted: Jul 08, 2004 11:35 am Post subject:

The Headless Chicken, Sam's Warehouse carries them too. That's a good idea. I need to pick a couple up to keep on the boat.

Lisa

Mike.H · Posted: Jul 08, 2004 12:02 pm Post subject:

ya costco has neoprene vests and there cheap, wish i coulda bought mine there instead of at chicks sporting goods, cost me a bit of money

303 · Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 25 City: Dallas

I picked up an OP neoprene vest from Sam's Club for about $30. For the price, I can't really complain about the comfort, weight or flexibility. It's great!

colefooter · Posted: Jul 08, 2004 6:06 pm Post subject:

boat shows and competitions usually have some nice discounted ones

WakeTech · Addict Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 949 City: Edmonton

Costco has body glove if i'm not mistaken

_Vishnook_ · Outlaw Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Posts: 182 City: Wauwatosa

303, I did the same as you and my vest was well worth the $30

Chad H · Posted: Jul 10, 2004 8:13 pm Post subject:

I bought one at dicks with Neoprene on the shoulders and on the sides and nylon everywhere else. It feels nice on me. But i don't want a 60 bck jacket i pyaed 40 for that then i went to walmart a day later and found a 40 all neoprene Twisted Evil

backsplit · Addict Joined: 18 Jul 2003 Posts: 759 City: Monterey

if you dont care about uscga vest.... then look into the team swat nevin vest i ride it and it feels great...just the right amount of pading and it feels like you have a tee on...

you half to bye it extra tight cuz it streches

chris

samck89 · Criminal Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Posts: 64

THE COSTCO ONES ARE JOBE

intotheflats · Posted: Jul 14, 2004 7:31 pm Post subject:

get the cheapest neoprene vest you can find. Once you wear a neo vest you will never where anything else(vest wise)

MiCkLe · Newbie Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Posts: 19

i dont even know what neoprene is.... Puppy Eyes

But I quite like the "Liquid Force Comp Vest" I'm considering to buy that.
Can you guys show me a site so i have an idea what's so special about neoprene?

Joey1027 · Posted: Jul 15, 2004 7:04 am Post subject:

The LF Comp is neoprene. It is a sweet jacket too. intotheflats, agreed 100% dude anything else is way uncomfy.

show_boy08 · Criminal Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Posts: 93 City: Cedar Falls

i would definitly invest in a good neoprene vest.
they really help in rough landings

HatzicMotive140 · Soul Rider Joined: 18 Jul 2004 Posts: 261 City: abbotsford

yeh and they are more comfy and you don't look like a retard with this massive bulletproof foam around you heh heh

Mike.H · Posted: Jul 22, 2004 1:45 pm Post subject:

the only bad thing about my vest is the zipper, when im in the water it runs right into my chin and gets irritating, i tightnd it but then my friend rode with my vest and it got loose again so now im just trying to put up with it because once im out of the water it doesnt bother me, just when im sittin there wating to be pulled up.

danbrett · Posted: Jul 22, 2004 2:21 pm Post subject:

i love my neo vest, except after a long day of riding it feels like my nip's were attacked by sand paper... I love how it doesn't ride up as much as the nylon vests... neoprene is all around better...

I saw neoprene vests at walmart for like 39 or so... definetly go with neoprene