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Old    ponchevez            01-21-2004, 4:51 PM Reply   
Which one is the best vest? dont care about price.
O'neill, Hyperlite, Jetpilot, Ripcual, LF ?
Old     (timmy)      Join Date: Jul 2001       01-21-2004, 5:07 PM Reply   
a comfy uscg vest is the way to go. comfy depends on your body shape and the particular vest.
Old     (bigjessup)      Join Date: May 2002       01-21-2004, 5:09 PM Reply   
O'neil Vapor

Best vest Ive ever worn!
Old    wakesurge17            01-21-2004, 6:14 PM Reply   
USCGA or not? If not, I just got the jetpilot molded side entry vest. It is non USCGA. I haven't got the chance to use it yet but just from wearing it I can tell that it is gonna be godly. It is conforming and very comfortable. Plus it looks tight!!
Old    ponchevez            01-21-2004, 6:45 PM Reply   
Where does O'neills vapor has the zipper?
Old    ponchevez            01-21-2004, 6:46 PM Reply   
Is there much difference between USCG and the other ones?
Old     (supradoug)      Join Date: Dec 2001       01-21-2004, 6:55 PM Reply   
yea the other ones are where they drag your body out.........
Old     (obrienride16)      Join Date: Jul 2001       01-21-2004, 7:24 PM Reply   
shawn knows whats up. oneill vapor is by far the sickest vest out there. the zipper goes halfway up the back.
Old     (dakid)      Join Date: Feb 2001       01-21-2004, 7:27 PM Reply   
I have the O'Neill Vapor.

Pro - The most comfortable vest I've ever worn.
Con - Rode up to my ears on each crash.
Old     (kristian)      Join Date: Nov 2002       01-22-2004, 2:22 AM Reply   
O'neill Vapor for me too. Bought a size down though, and it fits great.
Old     (pierce_bronkite)      Join Date: Jul 2003       01-22-2004, 6:54 AM Reply   
I have the oneill Vapor too and it is very comfortable. But it seems that when I take a hard fall the padding/material inside seems to move around. It is know to the point where it is all bunched up in one section of the vest. I have tried numerous times to put it back in place but have not been successful. Anyone else have the same problem?
Old    kristyarlet            01-22-2004, 7:36 AM Reply   
What about Jetpilot(The Bonifay Orlando Baller)?
so the non-USCG don't float the same?
Old    upupnaway            01-22-2004, 7:38 AM Reply   
I believe a USCG vest is supposed to be able to float you with your lungs full of water.
Old     (maestro)      Join Date: Jun 2001       01-22-2004, 10:14 AM Reply   
Vapor - buy a size smaller like kristian said and you're set.

As for the padding moving around - it's happened to many people. You can contact Oneill and they should replace it for you (or at least fix the problem)
Old    ponchevez            01-22-2004, 4:06 PM Reply   
Any one has try Jetpilot(The Bonifay Orlando Baller) ?
Old    bob_nydig            01-22-2004, 4:08 PM Reply   
The Hyperlite 5 to 10 vest is pretty cool, especially with that new Glide Skin material, but it's a full on ripp-off of the O'neil.
Old    huckleberry            01-22-2004, 5:54 PM Reply   
I had a Vapor. It was great, till it blew out of my boat on the interstate. Oh the memories... I'm 5'11" 150lbs I had a size small. fit great!
Old    joebaums            01-23-2004, 7:43 AM Reply   
I have a Jetpilot that is not CGA and it floats me fine, but i have had problems with the padding moving arround too.
Old    maverick_gear            01-23-2004, 9:15 AM Reply   
Jetpilot CellBlock hands down once you try it nothing can compare.
Old     (wannagowakin)      Join Date: Aug 2003       01-23-2004, 1:08 PM Reply   
where cxan u get the cell block
Old    maverick_gear            01-24-2004, 10:51 AM Reply   
Any Jetpilot dealer should carry it, some dealers deemed it too high end and axed it from the linup because of the 139.95 price tag which is a huge mistake cause i know i would pay an extra 40 for a vest that floated and was legal but that was so thin i never missed a pass, even though i've only got 1 ticket for wearing a non CGA vest ever it was still 88$ theres most of the cost of your vest right there.
Old    wav            01-25-2004, 1:40 PM Reply   
o'neill vapor all the way!!!!
Old    saxosham            01-25-2004, 3:53 PM Reply   
Yeah, O'neill vapour is the vest to go for. As already stated, when you try it on in the shop make sure it is a tight fit, because it will become more flexible in the water.
Old     (harryhog)      Join Date: Mar 2003       01-25-2004, 4:25 PM Reply   
how bout the neil pryde 5000 series, love mine, can't believe noones mentioned it
Old     (hamkj)      Join Date: Apr 2002       01-25-2004, 5:59 PM Reply   
I love my RipCurl Stealth Vest. I like the inside lumbar strap!
Old     (wannagowakin)      Join Date: Aug 2003       01-26-2004, 3:03 PM Reply   
I got the Bonifay yesterday at the Chicago boat show and its VERY comfortable. How good will it floatme?MY cousin like the Stance molded and got that
Old     (depswa)      Join Date: Nov 2000       01-26-2004, 5:29 PM Reply   
Another vote for the vapor here!
Old     (jwat142)      Join Date: Jan 2002       01-27-2004, 11:42 AM Reply   
If there is anyone that likes the comfort of the Vapor, but doesn't like how hard it is to get in and out of, I would highly recommend the O'neill outlaw. IMO it is just as comfortable. It has huge arm holes and is really thin and flexible. Plus it has a zipper in the front with a buckle so it is a lot easier to get on. Also, you can tighten the buckle up so the vest doesn't ride up on you so much.
Old     (bill)      Join Date: Feb 2001       01-27-2004, 1:39 PM Reply   
Oneil throttle is a nice jacket,Uscg approved and good padding..feels bulky out of the water but when wet and riding i cant tell it there...

Old     (obrienride16)      Join Date: Jul 2001       01-27-2004, 9:38 PM Reply   
bill, if you like the throttle, but want something a little less bulky, check out the new oneill mental, same concept as the throttle, just a little lower profile.

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