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PostPosted: Jan 04, 2010 1:35 pm    Post subject: Life Vest Reply with quote

Looking to get a life vest that is USCG approved any suggestions.
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PostPosted: Jan 04, 2010 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Helium Dragon SWAT vest. CGA, and side entry. Plus it's a pretty cool jacket with good mobility. I've had it several years and always been good to me.
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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2010 11:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the info
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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2010 12:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll second helium. I snagged an inmate vest in the offseason last year and it's incredible how thin it is for a cga and it also floats me very well, looks awesome, and has great mobility.
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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2010 3:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just got the Helium Paisley CGA and it looks dope and is super thin
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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2010 3:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

my vote goes to the Hyperlite Side Entry vest. it is very thin for a CGA vest, and very flexible and mobile. floats like a cork and comfy as can be.
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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2010 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.wakenskate.com/wakeboard/wake/mens/vests-lifejackets/hyperlite-side-entry-men-s-cga-wakeboard-vest-2009.html

There's a link to the new hyperlite side entry vest. It looks pretty decent IMO.

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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2010 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I picked up the HL side entry as well. Got it on a end of season sale at scheels for 70 bucks. Very comfy, good mobility, but I have no idea how it floats since my boat was put away already.
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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2010 6:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have an older (2-3 years old) body glove cga vest. I have ridden both cga and non cga vest and I'm sold on riding the cga vest. More than once I've been disoriented after a wreck and appreciate being sent right to the surface asap.
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PostPosted: Jan 06, 2010 7:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I too am interested in finding a women's life jacket that is CGA but not so bulky! I thought about Helium Sugar Cube but any other suggestions?
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PostPosted: Jan 06, 2010 9:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for everyones help I think I am getting the HL side entry
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PostPosted: Jan 07, 2010 2:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

beretta5spd wrote:
I have an older (2-3 years old) body glove cga vest. I have ridden both cga and non cga vest and I'm sold on riding the cga vest. More than once I've been disoriented after a wreck and appreciate being sent right to the surface asap.


When i am learning a new trick i wear approved vests... When just playing arround i dont wear any.

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PostPosted: Jan 07, 2010 7:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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beretta5spd wrote:
I have an older (2-3 years old) body glove cga vest. I have ridden both cga and non cga vest and I'm sold on riding the cga vest. More than once I've been disoriented after a wreck and appreciate being sent right to the surface asap.


When i am learning a new trick i wear approved vests... When just playing arround i dont wear any.


I hear ya....I don't think there's a day I'm not trying to master anything new Very Happy

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