What's a good Neopene Vest?

jdavis4 07-26-2004, 6:21 AM

I was going to order a new vest. Was wearing friends, but it really sucked. Started not to wear one, but decided that was not the smartest move. What's a good one? Also, what size should I get? I was going to order online. Price does not matter. I'm 6'1, 180lbs, normal build. Thanks for the help.

(wakeboardwade) · (wakeboardwade) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 07-26-2004, 6:29 AM

jet pilots are great but be sure to get a size smaller they run huge!

(mango) · (mango) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 07-26-2004, 6:37 AM

Jet Pilot, O'Neill or Body Glove

(wakeboardwade) · (wakeboardwade) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 07-26-2004, 6:44 AM

word...

(uga33) · (uga33) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 07-26-2004, 6:45 AM

I went by the local board store and tried on the O'Neill Mental and by far the most comfortable "APPROVED" vest I have ever tried. It was very easy to move around in as well.

(balr54) · (balr54) **Join Date: May 2004** 07-29-2004, 4:28 AM

My roommate has the jetpilot A-10 and he loves it. It is lightweight, versatile, and pretty comfortable. He is probably about the same size as you and he has a large.

(airwarrior04) · (airwarrior04) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-17-2004, 10:50 PM

try the oneill "the law" it is on boardersparadise.com it is the lightest most flexible cga vest

(fumanchoo) · (fumanchoo) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 08-18-2004, 8:30 AM

Best jacket I have ridden is the Dakine shock vest.You can find it under their kiteboarding gear.Its NOT USCG approved but you would never know.I weigh 210 and it floats me just like a regular USCG approved jacket!

trickskisrock 08-18-2004, 4:48 PM

If you don't mind riding a nonUSCG vest get the O'Neil Outlaw size XL. Should fit you like a glove. Super comfortable and flexible. If you talk to the O'Neill reps, they found a loophole in the USCG law which makes it legal to wear this vest based upon the amount of flotation contained. You need to make sure you have a USCG vest in the boat still though.

(scott_a) · (scott_a) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 08-18-2004, 10:00 PM

if you want a USCG approved vest and you like the Outlaw vest, check out The Law vest. its just like the Outlaw, but it has just enough padding to make it CGA friendly. i got one on friday and its pretty damn nice...

you can find it at www.boarders-paradise.com