Vests

bschall · Outlaw Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 133

What vests do all of you guys use. I need a new vest this year and I'm probabley getting Colin Wrights helium vest with the trees on it. Has any one used this vest before or can tell me if it's good.

Peace
Broc

Onelove

DK Drop · Criminal Joined: 14 May 2006 Posts: 66 City: Saskatchewan

I use the Hyperlite Indy, I really like it, not sure if it's top of the line, but it's comfy, and does the job, and I think it looks decent too.

pilot_ryder · Posted: May 15, 2006 7:41 pm Post subject:

are you also looking for a vest that will float you?

bschall · Outlaw Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Posts: 133

it dosen't really matter

brath5 · Outlaw Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 222 City: Winnipeg

I'm riding the JP A-10 Attack vest...it doesn't float 2 well but it's so snug n light i barely notice i'm wearing it...no restriction to motion..the side entry is unreal...the only bummer is it's not cga...still it's unreal for boarding.

david-d · Guest

Yeah the A-10 is one of the most favorite vests I'd say. I have one and love it. I have gotten in trouble with the police in Florida for it not being CGA, and received a 60 dollar fine, so just be careful if that's what you're going for.

DK Drop · Criminal Joined: 14 May 2006 Posts: 66 City: Saskatchewan

The hyperlite vest above is CGA if I knock myslef out, I want somethig that is going to keep my ass above water.

darty · Addict Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 522 City: Lexington

i've got the o'neill vapor, & i love it. It's really &comfy, has more floatation than all of the other nonCGA's, & it has great protection on the ribs. I've ridden it, jet pilot non & approved vests, & i like it much more...

Blindside_137 · Posted: May 16, 2006 11:30 am Post subject:

Jet Pilot Stance CGA and i love it.

BTW, are Non-CGA vests allowed for wakeboarding? And are they only not allowed to be used on boats and waverunners? Or are they illegal for everything but some lakes don't enforce it?

ap1 · Criminal Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 79 City: FFX

Jet Pilot stance here, no complaints. In fact the majority of riders that I know all rock jet pilot vests.

jamesriver-rider · Posted: May 16, 2006 12:14 pm Post subject:

Jp baller here floats me fine (127 lbs def. isnt tipping the scales though) and its super light compared to my past jackets...

HOLLOMAN101 · Soul Rider Joined: 26 Jul 2003 Posts: 478 City: Austin

Blindside_137, ncga vests dont count as a regular life jacket...if you have two ppl on the boat or pwc and 1 cga jacket and one ncga jacket youl get a fine for not having enough life jackets...legally i dont think you can ride with em (although im not certain) but most often this is not inforced hence the large number of people who buy em and ride with em...im one of those people im sportin my comfy A10 attack and love it although whenever im tryin a new trick i will admit i switch to a cga jacket

Blindside_137 · Posted: May 16, 2006 2:19 pm Post subject:

thanks HOLLOMAN101

When my stance gives out or somthing... I'm really interested in the A-10 and the silver Helium SWAT vest. But it may be a while and by then new vests will be out...

pilot_ryder · Posted: May 16, 2006 2:43 pm Post subject:

darty, i second that, i have a vapor too and it fits snug really easy to move around in, cant snag youself on anything and it floats you.
its not a thick vest either Smile

johnboy1892 · Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Posts: 36 City: winston-salem

-rsklhm- · Posted: May 17, 2006 6:36 pm Post subject:

I too ride the CGA JetPilot Stance and its great. You might want to consider it as well....

billm · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 476 City: TX

fergie23 · Posted: May 18, 2006 11:38 am Post subject:

How does Jet Pilot Stance compare with JP Cell Block? Tring to decide between those two and LIquid Force Hinge--looking for something more flexible than the one I have. Also, saw some reviews and people said the Cell Block runs big--anyone notice that or not? I usually wear medium and tried the LF one and medium fits, but haven't tried the Jet Pilot. I am 5'8" and 155#. Thanks for any iinsight!

JSebnick · Soul Rider Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Posts: 319 City: Lake City

Is the vapor Coast Guard Approved?

pilot_ryder · Posted: May 18, 2006 12:59 pm Post subject:

JSebnick, no its not but when i was looking i didnt want anything too big or something that makes me sink...but when i asked for something that will float me but still be small and this is what i got.

whirlynuke02 · Criminal Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 96 City: Sherman

the vapor feels and rides so nice. its real light but it protects your ribs too

Chad52 · Criminal Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 91 City: Huntsville

I like the Helium vests, but I want one that is CGA approved. Are any of the vests besides the Swat CGA approved? They all kinda look alike in the pics and there are no dealers around me.

Chad

panhead · Outlaw Joined: 22 Jul 2003 Posts: 109 City: Youngstown

I've had nothing but problem with the JP CGA Stance. I am returning my second one because the foam in the back has fallen to the bottom. I am thinking of getting either the Cell Block or the Full Metal Jacket. Although I like the look of that HL Indy.

WakeFrog1970 · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 143 City: Richmond

WakeFrog1970 · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 143 City: Richmond

WakeFrog1970 · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 143 City: Richmond

hco · Posted: Jun 20, 2006 1:05 pm Post subject:

I have the HL parks jacket, great jacket, but WAYYYY to heavy once wet, I think it weighs me down from reaching my potential air height....

Ride DH · Outlaw Joined: 10 Jun 2006 Posts: 186

do CGA keep your head above water?

hco · Posted: Jun 20, 2006 4:14 pm Post subject:

Somewhat, it mainly means that it can keep you floating better without much effort required by the person wearing the vest.

boarder52002 · Soul Rider Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 454 City: Chicago

i just picked up the liquid force watson at the beginning of the season. Its awesome i love it. Not CGA but it floats me better than any other vest ive had in the past. Last year i had the jet pilot A-10 and the watson floats me a lot better. I like them both tho.

wtbamoomba · Addict Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 808 City: raleigh

just picked this up today, havnt ridden yet but its super comfy

00ls1 · Criminal Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 71 City: chattanooga

BIGMAC · Posted: Jun 21, 2006 5:33 am Post subject:

Neilpryde Impact 5000

It's a little heavier than some but the protection is AWESOME!!!! It really boost your confidense because your not worried about getting stung.

TRIP82 · Outlaw Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 168 City: Hernando

I picked up a JP Falcon this year and have really liked it so far

xSugaxKanex · Posted: Jun 21, 2006 8:15 am Post subject:

just got the 06 Lf team vest it works great and looks sick