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#1 Thu, Aug 6, 2009 12:18 PM
- GarrettGroller
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- Slasher
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Best Vest
Hello Everyone,
I'm in the market for a new vest and would like some inpt before I plunk down the money. I'm currently using an old Stearns. It's too heavy and my mobility is limited. The reason I bought it was because it was cheap and USCG approved.
What's everyone using? Does it really need to be USCG approved?
Thanks
#2 Thu, Aug 6, 2009 12:36 PM
- TheOldGuy
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- Local
- Skis At: 36,open water
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Re: Best Vest
My son has worked in the water ski/ wakeboard industry for over 14 years and wakeboarders hate to wear vests because it isn't cool. He has lost several friends who drowed because they weren't wearing vests. As a slalom skier I use a USCG approved vest. I like the Radar Encore, because it gives me good freedom and I don't have to pay list. Roger:)
#3 Thu, Aug 6, 2009 12:57 PM
- WadeWilliams
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- Pro Skier
- From: Lynn, MA
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Re: Best Vest
USCG requires the vest to roll you onto your back which requires a lot of front-facing padding which can be limiting for slalom. I wouldn't recommend skiing without a USCG vest. I use a non-USCG approved vest, but it does keep me afloat.
Ofcourse if the choice is between a new vest or virtual coaching, then I would say that your 1950's life belt would work great!
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#4 Thu, Aug 6, 2009 2:10 PM
- 2gofaster
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- Slalom Mentor
Re: Best Vest
Garrett, I just bought an Eagle non cga rear entry vest last month. That is the most comfortable vest I've ever had and floats me better than any other. I would highly recommend them.
Shane Hill
#5 Thu, Aug 6, 2009 3:13 PM
- GarrettGroller
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- Slasher
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Re: Best Vest
WadeWilliams wrote:
USCG requires the vest to roll you onto your back which requires a lot of front-facing padding which can be limiting for slalom. I wouldn't recommend skiing without a USCG vest. I use a non-USCG approved vest, but it does keep me afloat.
Ofcourse if the choice is between a new vest or virtual coaching, then I would say that your 1950's life belt would work great!
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000 … ZZZZZ_.jpg
Ha ha. I hear ya. I actually do have some of those old skool belts.
