Watson Vest

(midwesttex) · (midwesttex) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 07-12-2006, 1:06 PM

Anyone have any opinions on the C.G.A. Watson vest? Is there any difference between it and the LF Hinge vest?

(garret_s) · (garret_s) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 07-12-2006, 1:26 PM

Love it. I got mine about 3 weeks ago. Quality is great. Flexibility is amazing, the actualy front of the vest is very thin, so it doesnt feel large at all while you are riding. Tons of arm room, no catching. I like the strapless back.

The only thing that I really dont like is that I have about a 42" chest i would say, and the large still feels a tad loose. However, its not enough to matter, and I am a weird shape anyway. length is great however.

I would get it, if you are looking for a quality CGA vest with function.

(malibuboarder75)

I wore it and it sucked. But I wear non CGA, so I really can't give my oppinion. It is better than the jetpilot stance CGA vest. I thought it was really bulky though.

(garret_s) · (garret_s) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 07-13-2006, 6:18 AM

Leo...its gonna seem bulky to ANYONE who rides NCGA...However, I have ridden CGA all my life, and it is easily the nicest vest I have been in. I have tried a couple jetpilot models also.

(wakerider900) · (wakerider900) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 07-13-2006, 6:56 AM

There is one at Sams that is a O'brien, its the same vest for 38.99, just different colors. For anyone looking for a deal, we picked up 5 for the boat for only about 200.00.

(eubanks01) · (eubanks01) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 07-13-2006, 8:00 AM

I'm not sure about the Watson vest. I have had really good experience with the Jet Pilot Full Metal Jacket vest. It has segmented foam in the front stomach area which makes it much more comfortable and easier to grab the board.