A-10 or Stance

(wakeman7) · (wakeman7) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-18-2007, 6:47 AM

Which is a better vest and why.

Thank you

(wakeman7) · (wakeman7) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-18-2007, 10:33 AM

can anyone help me

(wakemitch) · (wakemitch) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 03-18-2007, 10:51 AM

i just looked at them both side by side. the a-10 has a flex panel in the back that stretches and flexs better. the a-10 also has padding on the side.
the stance is the exact same except it doesnt have the flex panel and padded sides

(jmuthafnp) · (jmuthafnp) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 03-19-2007, 10:10 AM

The A-10 and the stance are for the most part the same vest. According to my Jet Pilot rep, the only difference is that the A-10 has the removable rib pads.

(rovert1515) · (rovert1515) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 03-19-2007, 1:13 PM

Wakeman, the stance impact area have a different channel pattern. The A-10 have a more aggressive impact area. It looks like it will displace water better, thus better protection. Between the chest area and the side kidney pads, it's definitely worth takin' a look at for a few more dollars. I find the flex zone is a nice feature, but doesn't add that much comfort. Both are a win-win!

(determination) · (determination) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 03-19-2007, 1:28 PM

honestly, i have a A-10 and before it i had a rip curl stealth and liked it a lot better, i floated a little better and i think it offereed more protection, but im not selling my A10 anytime soon so im NOT saying its a bad vest

(wakeman7) · (wakeman7) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-19-2007, 6:48 PM

I ended up getting an oniel outlaw. I used it at owc today and loved it. It is light thin flexible and floats good.