Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Division, points out. Wearing one can save your life, as Verne Gifford, chief of the U.S. If you’re planning a fun day out on the water, a personal flotation device (also known as a PFD, buoyancy aid, lifejacket, or life vest) is a legal requirement in many states. Below, we detail our top picks in a few categories to help you choose the life vest that’s right for you and your activities on the water, as well as what to look for in terms of fit, comfort, and inflation method. While you should still have basic water-survival skills, such as swimming and water-treading capabilities, a PFD can keep you afloat in an emergency and make it easier to stay above water until you can get safely to a boat or land. Kevin Foley has been guiding whitewater rafting trips on Colorado’s Arkansas River for over 35 years with Performance Tours Rafting and says, “Cold water immersion is a very serious situation, so you want a PFD that will perform and function the way it’s supposed to.” Warm, calm waters call for one type of vest, while cold, turbid waters require another. The type of water may dictate your type of PFD. The collar does not rub the side of my neck and does not feel restricted.Not only are life vests, or PFDs, vital safety equipment on the water, they’re often legally required,p depending on where you are and the type of water you’re on. I really like the V-cut, which gives my neck breathing room. The pockets are nice and will enjoy the fleece lined side pockets for my cold hands in the winter. Knowing TW's Customer Service, which I believe is fantastic, I suspect the next life jacket I receive will be perfect!Ĭomments: Great life vest! Comfortable and well fitting. I returned the life jacket and requested an XL in its place. I suspect the life jacket was a medium that had been mislabeled. I could not zipper or buckle the jacket because the two ends could not meet. However, the life jacket I received did not come close to fitting. I have a 44 inch chest and have numerous large life jackets that fit just fine. I ordered a large, which is advertised to fit a chest size of 44 to 48 inches. The quality and craftsmanship of the life jacket are excellent, but the sizing was not. I fell in with this on and it kept me floatin' on to safety.Ĭomments: I ordered this life jacket during the recent Christmas sale and finally received it on January 25th. I'll have to get a XXXL for winter fishingĬomments: Size was true for me. I'm 6'2 215lbs for reference.Ĭomments: Ordered an XL it will fit with just a Tshirt. I usually wear a large in t-shirts xl in a jacket and hoodie so keep in mind they fit more like a shirt so get a size larger than you wear maybe.
Great product!Ĭomments: Got the xl fits perfectly didn't know if I'd like it or not but man this thing is comfortable. I enjoy all the pockets, particularly for storage and hand warming. Meets all US Coast Guard Safety Requirements SizeĬomments: After a year of use I can say that this vest has held up very well.
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Finished with an embroidered Stacked TW logo on the front and an embroidered full Tackle Warehouse logo on the back, the Onyx Tackle Warehouse Life Vest Red meets all the safety requirements of the US Coast Guard and looks awesome while doing it. The right side of the vest also includes a dedicated tool holder pouch, as well as a D-ring for securing a kill switch or to attach any additional items you may need close by. In addition to the fleece-lined chest pockets, matching cargo pockets are affixed right below to offer easy-access velcro storage for your favorite bags of plastics or other essentials that need to stay within arm’s reach. Two fleece-lined pockets sit at the chest of the vest providing a secure place to store your keys, personal electronics, or simply warm up your frozen digits during cold weather fishing. This fleece collar also adds a touch of warmth on those early morning runs to your favorite honey hole or the late evening races back to the docks. Starting with a fleece-lined collar at the top of the vest, you will be able to wear this vest in all-day comfort with no irritating materials to rub against your neck. Delivering safety, style, and the perfect amount of TW pride, the Onyx Tackle Warehouse Life Vest Red is the ideal way to enjoy your favorite watersports with peace-of-mind.
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