I have had my Helium CGA Collin Wright vest for about five years now and I love it. It has been through hell and shows no wear, except that the webbing for the buckles is twisted where it runs through the vest. We call the vest Gay Pride...
I am wakeboarding challenged (
see the video) and this vest has just the right amount of padding, flotation (safety), and freedom of movement to be comfortable in all cases... from breaking my leg, my arm, my collar bone, smashing my finger tip, and concussion so bad I spent three days in the hospital the vest has always done its job!
I can't recommend another vest more highly than the Helium CGA vest.