'06 Jetpilot Vests!!!

wakeceo 10-06-2005, 8:05 AM

Hey there is a shop near where I live that I found 2006 Jetpilot vests at. They are only selling them online right now though I guess. Their web site is www.bakesonline.com. The new A-10s are so sick!

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 10-06-2005, 8:14 AM

Ya the jetpilot vest are always sick, and I also like the new Helium Flak vests they are really sick.

wakeceo 10-06-2005, 9:30 AM

Yah...the new Jetpilot Falcon vest is super comfortable. I got a chance to check it out. The materials are super comfy.

(bigpapaf1f) · (bigpapaf1f) **Join Date: May 2005** 10-06-2005, 9:51 AM

The 06 Jetpilot gear is sick!!! Just got my A-10 this week! New for 06 Gunmetal/red SICK! The new Falcon is a great vest!! Also the new colors on the Baller are Dope!!!!!

justsomeguy 10-06-2005, 9:53 AM

This thread is SICK!

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 10-06-2005, 10:11 AM

Dude bro, that shizz is so sick tight it's off the heez!! Late yo.

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 10-06-2005, 10:13 AM

lets get a link to see the baller..... is there still Boston? My molded vest is getting highly over rated.... I'm tired of not floating!

(thane_dogg) · (thane_dogg) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 10-06-2005, 11:08 AM

it looks like the Core took over the baller?

wakeceo 10-06-2005, 11:51 AM

The baller is in the line still.

http://www.bakesonline.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=154

http://www.bakesonline.com/detail.aspx?ID=294

sweet vest...super comfy. Rides up a little bit though.

(bigpapaf1f) · (bigpapaf1f) **Join Date: May 2005** 10-06-2005, 11:57 AM

The Core is a CGA vest.

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 10-06-2005, 12:07 PM

sweet..... any Baller Boston?!

(atlsackedup) · (atlsackedup) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 10-06-2005, 12:14 PM

I've heard that the A-10 will not even float a person. Is this true? If so, why would anyone ever wear it as opposed to just wearing nothing? If it won't float a person, only reason why I could see someone wearing it is to avoid getting pulled over riding and I guess cause it looks cool.

(scws) · (scws) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-06-2005, 12:22 PM

The A10 will float a person. For Jet Pilot comp vests, the floatation actually exceeds the Coast Guard standards.

The stretch material, the removable floatation, the 2 points of closure instead of 3, the floatation being attached to the vest material are all reasons the Jet Pilot comp vests are not CGA. Also, sometimes color alone can be rejected by the testing process.

Jet Pilot '06 looks very good.

Josh

(more_betterness)

Sorry Paul, no boston. According to Jetpilot, Shane did not want to limit or be tied to certain teams. So 2006 color options are Silver, Black, Gold.

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 10-06-2005, 1:01 PM

DAMN YOU SHANE!!(shaking my fist)!!! right on, guess i'll stick to finding an Execute vest.

wakeceo 10-06-2005, 1:18 PM

The A-10 floats you as long as you get the right size. If you are a "heavier" person I would recommend getting a little bulkier comp vest or a good CGA vest.

(robie) · (robie) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 10-06-2005, 7:59 PM

Andrew,

If you workout and are musclar it won't float you. If you are a skinny dude then it will work great. I am curious about the Falco to see if it is better.

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 10-07-2005, 7:32 AM

..... are you calling me a skinny dude?!!!!!!!!!!!! Thems fightin words!

(wakesa) · (wakesa) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 10-07-2005, 7:50 AM

those look sweet!!!!i wonder if wakeside is goin to give a better price

wakeceo 10-07-2005, 10:40 AM

Usually on new stuff everyone has to stay at MAP pricing. In the retail biz that is Minimum Advertised Price. I think Wakeside usually just gives like 5 cents more off on new items or something. I could be wrong...guess we will see whenever they get their '06 vests in.

(robie) · (robie) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 10-07-2005, 3:48 PM

Paul.....yes. If the girl in your profile becomes topless I will take it back.

(johnbowen) · (johnbowen) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 10-07-2005, 6:15 PM

the Jetpilot A10 will float some, but certainly not all. I have a USCG approved vest that floats me at about chin level when i let out all me breath. It floats me at shoulder level or maybe chest level with a lung full of air. The Jetpilot A10 floated me at eye level with my lungs as full as they would go. When I blew all my air out i sunk. Not like a rock, but fast enough that if i was knocked unconscious and had a bunch of water go down my mouth/lungs, then I would be gone by the time the boat came around to get me.

It went back to the store. I'm 5'11", 215 pounds with about 13% body fat. Body fat and muscle mass has much to do with your bouyancy. If you don't have much muscle or if you have a reasonable amount of insulation (fat) then it will probably float you ok.

It absolutely does not float you like a USCG vest. No way no how. I called Jetpilot and they told me they had no data on how much it would float. Note all the warnings on the thing. there to protect them from lawsuits.

John

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 10-07-2005, 6:52 PM

my stance molded floats me... only time it wont float is when you move around...... sit still and your fine! At OWC its nice to be able to dive out of someones landing path... oh, it happens!

wakeceo 10-10-2005, 9:10 AM

Does anyone know about the changes on the '06 Murray Full Metal Jacket? Or did they just change colors?

http://www.bakesonline.com/detail.aspx?ID=288

wakeceo 10-10-2005, 4:22 PM

John had a good post. If you are concerned with the floatation on a bad crash then go with a USCGA vest. It is made to float you if you are unconcious.

The new vests that are USCGA are just as cool looking now also. Manufacturers have really stepped it up.

(stevev210) · (stevev210) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 10-10-2005, 5:32 PM

How well does the baller vest float? Lost my A-10 Attack vest on the delta saterday afternoon,it was somebodys lucky day.Anyways, I wore Gordons outlaw vest and it floated me a little better than the A-10, leaning towards the 06 black and silver baller vest though.

wakeceo 10-10-2005, 5:48 PM

The black and silver Baller is so killer looking. I got a chance to test the Baller (Silver and Blue). Out of the water it was extremely comfortable...probably the best I've worn. In the water it floated me well...kinda rode a little up but just get it a tad snug and I think it'd be perfect.

I'd say it floats a bit better than the A-10.

I still haven't seen the '06 Jetpilot vests anywhere but www.bakesonline.com. Dunno when everyone else is getting them out.

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 10-10-2005, 5:55 PM

That's good Paul. If you get knocked out, make sure you don't move around much!

BTW Paul: Evan, Billy, Allen, and myself are all coming to Orlando/Palm Bay to ride with Justin Butinsky November 10, 11, and 12. We are trying to hit OWC one day. Will you be around?

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 10-10-2005, 6:01 PM

Nationals is the end of this month... a shame you all will be missing that by a week and half! There is a good chance I will be in town and even better chance that if i'm in town I will be at OWC. Maybe I can make SOB go. I've not seen him hit sliders much.

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 10-10-2005, 9:09 PM

Seeing him ride in person would be a real treat. My first choice would be seeing him behind a boat, but beggars can't be choosers!

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 10-10-2005, 9:52 PM

.. we'll see. He does run a camp!