Jet pilot vests.

bluefish86 · Posted: Jan 16, 2003 6:50 pm Post subject: Jet pilot vests.

Should I get the USCG approved front zip or the USCG approved side entry vest? Also, how do I know which size to get? (btw if anyone is selling one, I'd consider buying one used)

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

You should get the new molded and side-entry, that one is awsome Very Happy

STPHNSN23 · Guest

i don't like the side entry. but when i tried it i didn't have the straps clipped and i about drowned myself. well not really but i still like regular vests better.

bluefish86 · Posted: Jan 16, 2003 7:00 pm Post subject:

On their website, I can only find molded jackets in the women's section... Is that true or am I just stupid? Also, if there is a seperate one for men is it USCGA? because if it isn't, my parents won't tow me while I'm wearing it Puppy Eyes

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

None of the new stuf is on the sire yet, but you can ask for a catalog, i just got one the other day Razz

Chukee_R · Posted: Jan 16, 2003 7:16 pm Post subject:

Side entry is the most comfortable in my opinion.

B-rad · Posted: Jan 17, 2003 7:07 am Post subject:

The molded vests are not USCGA, they are comp vests. You can go to buywake.com and check out the new styles of vests there. All the 03 Jet Piolt stuff is on there. I feel the vests run kind of big, the LG is really big and the MD fits like a large to me. I have a front zip USCGA vest that rocks, I tried the side entry USCGA and found it to be just as comfy. I do not think you can lose picking one up.

RUSSIAN · Posted: Jan 17, 2003 8:45 am Post subject:

I have an older non approved side entry and I love it, I'm hoping to get an approved side entry this year. Side entry is more compfy for me

NAW · Posted: Jan 17, 2003 9:35 am Post subject:

I have an '02 side entry, molded, I like it...real comfy and looks nice too.

wakeborder5 · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 279 City: Commerce

GO with the side entry, they are sweet

robby j · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 198 City: Galena, Nevada

how well do the molded side entry's float you....about the same as a regular non uscga vest??

doinflipsdavis · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 179 City: SML VA

definitely side entry, can't beat it

bluefish86 · Posted: Jan 17, 2003 1:44 pm Post subject:

Seems like side entry is the most popular... Anybody know which size to get for a ~36" chest? Also, where is the best place to order it from? or even better, does anybody know of a shop that sells them in Ottawa?

JD · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 320 City: Bellingham

I have a jet pilot stance USCG approved side entry I got last year. I realy like it and will probably get a new one this year. You can find these vests on any of the online wakeboard shops.

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

Non-cga vests are like props, they look cool in vids but they suuuck for protection. Take a hard chest dive in one and you will pass it to a friend you don't like.

The Jet Pilot vests fit loose, the neo stretch works great but you need to get at least one size smaller for it to snug up and stay tight.

Kai · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 287

uscg side zip, gives you more padding in front if you even care about that. and the zipper doesnt get in the way

JD · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 320 City: Bellingham

Jim is right I am buying one size smaller this year because it was a little loose. I bought it based on the measurement chart.

Kyle Shaw · Outlaw Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Posts: 157 City: Pittsburgh

Yeah, I like my uscg side entry that i got for christmas. It is defiantly the way to go.

bluefish86 · Posted: Jan 18, 2003 12:41 pm Post subject:

JD, where's this measurment chart? I can't seem to find one.

Kai · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 287

just look at jetpilot.com for sizing, think it might be along the bottom of the page. but yea my medium was too big might want to go a size smaller

bluefish86 · Posted: Jan 18, 2003 2:02 pm Post subject:

Damn I'm stupid, I can't believe I missed that.

jdpritch89 · Newbie Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Posts: 41 City: Valdosta, GA

I have the coast guard approved side entry, and I'm very pleased with it. Wink

JD · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 320 City: Bellingham

check out www.barts.com I think they have a chart on there. I got the chart out of there catalog but I don't have a catalog right now.

bluefish86 · Posted: Jan 18, 2003 2:51 pm Post subject:

Well, now that I've checked 2 sizing charts, I don't know what to do. Jet pilot.com says xs/s is 34-37 and m is 37-39, but barts.com says xs/s is 34-36 and m is 36-38. My chest size is 36.5, so according to jetpilot.com I should get an xs/s but barts.com says I should get a m. I really don't want to order the wrong size, so what should I do?

John Jared · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 726 City: Round Lake, IL

Go with the side entry. That way the zipper won't be sticking you.

JD · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 320 City: Bellingham

Go with the small they fit bigger so you should be fine.

bluefish86 · Posted: Jan 18, 2003 8:27 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the help Very Happy

. I've decided to get the USCG approved side entry, sized XS/S. I'll see at the Ottawa Boat Show if there's any local dealers I can get it from. If not I'll order one online.