Your opinion on a new vest.

Kavanagh · Posted: Jun 14, 2005 9:23 pm Post subject: Your opinion on a new vest.

I am lookin for a new vest, i would like a side zip neoprene. what do you guys suggest, i have looked at the jetpilot, and some Nevins what should i go for?

el · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 1739 City: The Sea

I hear a cotton T-shirt gives you better float than a non-cga jet pilot. Oneils are pretty nice though...

Kavanagh · Posted: Jun 14, 2005 9:47 pm Post subject:

tru yeah i looked at them but they are kinda ugly, maybe its the canada model lol

parky · Kickflip Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 3193

since your in ontario... you should check out the new mica vest

super thin, and very comfortible

looks dope too

liquid · Posted: Jun 15, 2005 2:51 am Post subject:

how do i get a mica vest (wanna hook a brotha up parky?)

BillyOLDS · Posted: Jun 15, 2005 2:52 am Post subject:

i have a jP baller and i love it

MLwakeskate · Ollie Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 63 City: Moses Lake

My friend just got a new Nevin side entry and I like it. Good life jacket.

scott a · "a" is for angel Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 4126

whats the point in spending money on something that thin? i dunno...maybe its just me, but if i was gonna spend my hard earned money on a floatation device, im gonna make sure its actually gonna float me. maybe my logic is flawed a bit, but why spend money on something that isnt gonna do sht for you?

sorry for the rant. parky please plug away.

and i tried one of the non-cga JP vests and it floated me at my chin. everyone's body is different so i guess it just doesnt float me as well as others? i know lots of people swear by them, but i dont seem to ride any better with something minimalistic like that so whatev...

kento911 · Kickflip Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 3657 City: Phoenix

Im a big fan of the Nevin SWAT and FLAK vest they are bar none the most flexible, and they still float pretty good for non CGA

chriscut · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Posts: 2000

I have the Jet Pilot Cell block CGA vest. I love it.

wakemitch · Posted: Jun 15, 2005 11:13 am Post subject:

i like my oniel assault cga. i dont think ill ever get a non cga vest because i am too lazy to tread water.

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

kento911, just bought one for $51 bucks on ebay, the nevin swat.

spinwax · Ollie Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 75 City: LAS VEGAS

I just got the JP a-10... if anything it looks killer. Doesnt float me that great (Im a fat arse)

andy ross · Posted: Jun 15, 2005 12:00 pm Post subject:

i have the A-10... its nice

parky · Kickflip Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 3193

scott a, no worries... your opinion is totally valid, and alot people feel the way you do... this vest still gives you floatation, because when you are sitinging in the water your head is still above the water.... gives more than any other non-approved vest ive worn

liquid · Posted: Jun 15, 2005 12:21 pm Post subject:

COME ON PARKY HOOK A BROTHA UP

The Bug · Frontside 180 Joined: 16 Sep 2004 Posts: 434 City: Redding

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

glad to hear that bug. i'm a 39.5" in the chest, i got a medium, it says 36-38" i think, i'm hoping that will be just right.

wakemitch · Posted: Jun 15, 2005 12:41 pm Post subject:

urinal mint, i like a tight vest. i dont seem to notice it as much

liquid · Posted: Jun 15, 2005 12:48 pm Post subject:

i wish i was bigger/taller