wakeboarding life vest question?
do the non USCG approved jackets hely you stay afloat or no? I am looking to get one and was wondering if they work well. Are they better for wakeboarding or jetskiing? please explain.
Would you suggest that I need one even though all I do is just ride and not compete?My other one is very big and isn’t very easy to ride in.
It is simple….USCG Approved jackets are called Life Vest for a reason, they can save your life. Non USCG vest are non more commonly as Comp or Impact Vest…meaning the provide protection against the impact of the water in a fall, plus extra mobility cause it is the closest thing to not wearing a jacket at all. I only ride in these Comp Vests, and am fully aware of the risks that come with this choice. I have an Oneil Comp Vest and to give you an idea of how much float they have, if i relax in the water and let the vest float me, the water line is around my mouth/jaw line….however a USCG vest will float you with a water level around your chest.
I will admit that after riding in comp vests for so long, i can’t imagine going back to the bulky USCG vests. Also if you are going to use a comp vest, make sure you have a USCG vest on the boat as well…comp vest do not count toward the life jacket boating rule.
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