Are billabong vests good?

Channelwake · Newbie Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 11 City: West Islip

I just bought a 2009 billabong nova vest and I was wondering if they are good or not. Please let me know Wink

just maybe put your input in so I know because I don't want to keep a crappy vest ;/

HisRylFreshness2 · Newbie Joined: 09 Jul 2009 Posts: 1 City: Stevensville

as long as it does its job... its just a vest. i go with jet pilot but its just personal preference. if you like the way it looks than its all good

kent2010 · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jun 2008 Posts: 281 City: Needles

i always thought the billabong sanford vest was cool as hell. but i dont know about performance. you should be good with anything thats lets you move and floats you face up. those are the only things i worry about.

DRAGON88 · Posted: Jul 11, 2009 7:48 am Post subject:

Channelwake, take it in the water and fully exhale. Does it still float you? If yes, then it is a good vest, if no then I'd find something else quick.

_bruky · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 1201

I've got the white Nova and it's been doing great over the last year. I picked up a Modernizm which I thought was the same vest with a different pattern, but it doesn't float as well.

These are non CGA vests, so don't go unconscious in the water if you're a big guy.

I keep different vests at different locations and also use a JP A10 and the new Company vest (the only model they make I believe), and the Billabong vests definitely have a different feel to them. The Billabong vests don't dry out as quick once you pop out of the water, but they're also a lot less restrictive and stay in place better due to the design around the neck area. I always find myself 'rearranging' mid-ride with the other comp vests.

Overall, for a sub-$100 vest, they get a good grade, IMO.

_bruky · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 1201