Whats the best vest for a big guy???

robertt 09-13-2005, 5:55 AM

No shops around here :-(

I have a comp vest, but want something approved to keep me floating a bit better.

I thought I needed an XXL, but the last XXL I bought was way too big.

In a perfect world, I would want it made of the material that absorbs water much less than the traditional neoprene.

I am 6'5", 240lbs, 36" waist, 49" chest...any ideas from you larger guys?????

My brand new Hyperlite vest seems to have been lost in the summer gear swap that seems to take place.

thanks

(jeff359) · (jeff359) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 09-13-2005, 7:10 AM

I wore my Oneil XL for two seasons at 6'2" 250, 36 waist, 50ish chest. Was a little tight, but worked. I'm smaller now (6'2", 190, 32 waist, extra small chest and arms!)and the vest fits nice, seems like maybe an ONeil XXL for ya?

(mango) · (mango) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 09-13-2005, 7:59 AM

maybe a XXL JP Stance

(bigpapaf1f) · (bigpapaf1f) **Join Date: May 2005** 09-13-2005, 8:48 AM

I am a big boy, 250lbs and I have the Oneil Outlaw, and the 04 Oneil Vapor. I like both of them, I am ridin with the Outlaw more cuz the vapor comp vest comes up on a good fall. My lil bro has the 05 and says he has not had problems with it.

(tws_andrew) · (tws_andrew) **Join Date: May 2004** 09-13-2005, 10:03 AM

I am in the same boat. Have the 05 Oneil Outlaw XXL and my prob is that in warm water it gets too big. I am 6'5" and 250. 36 waist and 50 chest. Cannot find anything good. If you find something let me know. Seems my old body glove from 99 was the best

(tparider) · (tparider) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 09-13-2005, 1:17 PM

Exactly the same size as you. I hate my Vapor (XXL) - maybe because it's too big. Comes up on every fall. Terrible.

I ride a JetPilot XL/XXL now - it's a couple years old - black non-CGA side entry. Best vest I've owned and fits perfectly.

robertt 09-13-2005, 2:40 PM

I have a comp vest, but I sink like a dang rock. It is a "Punk Vest", pretty cool looking but I have to hold my breath while waiting for the boat to come back.

Do these other vests have enough flotation to keep you up?

(bigpapaf1f) · (bigpapaf1f) **Join Date: May 2005** 09-13-2005, 3:18 PM

My Outlaw floats my fat @$$ just fine!.

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 09-13-2005, 4:58 PM

6'0 225 and I ride with the XL Jet Pilot Assault, hands down, the best vest I ever rode with.

(taylormade) · (taylormade) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 09-13-2005, 6:05 PM

6'1" 220 and I bought a JetPilot XL Cell Block (CGA) and I love it but wish I'd bought a L instead. It's just a WEE too bit big. No problems floating me though, and way more flexibility than my old school Jobe.

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 09-13-2005, 6:34 PM

oppps, meant i had the cell block, and agree with scott, i could have went with the large.

(crracer) · (crracer) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 09-13-2005, 6:44 PM

I'm rocking the new white jet pilot Ricky G vest. Not coast approved but sick none the less. Im 2 bills
Thanks Wakeworld

jpkoy 09-14-2005, 5:27 PM

colin wright makes some good vest for big guys

(shavis) · (shavis) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 09-14-2005, 10:05 PM

if you want to float dont get the A-10....i have one and its slick....but floats worth crap