I need a new life vest help!

[CarFanatic]

I guess I"m lookin at slippery, since jet pilot only seems to make non coast guard approved wake board vests now.

Which slippery is the best? IS it better to have pull over so theres no buckles on the front to catch on things?

 

[Jetaddict]

I have owned my SLippery pullover for about 5 years, and it is holding up great. I recently ordered a new Matrix pullover, since I was looking for a lower profile vest. The one I have now is kinda bulky and uncomfortable to ride a standup with.
I like the pullover style and never cared for the three buckle. Just a matter of preference. I miss the JP side entry vests though.

 

[spence]

ive never tried side entry are they comfy?

 

[sjetrider]

What size you need I have A Slippet Matrix Copper one worn twice $50 shipped size L

 

[Jetaddict]

That's the same style I ordered- just different color. Sweet.
Side entry is not any more comfortable than any other vest out there. It's just a matter of ease of putting it on and off....three buckle, easiest. Side entry, next easiest. Pullover- Pain in the ass when it is wet.

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

I love my matrix pullover.

its time for a new one though, my love has faded for the ronald mcdonald color scheme.

 

[sjetrider]

I love my matrix pullover.

its time for a new one though, my love has faded for the ronald mcdonald color scheme.

mine has the Midas touch add $25.00 for you LOL :Banane35:

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

wrong color.
and I need an XL.

I bought a copper matricx wetsuit last year, wife wont let me wear it!

she says its too ugly.

im sure it looks great on you though.

:biggrin:

mine has the Midas touch add $25.00 for you LOL :Banane35:

 

[sjetrider]

wrong color.
and I need an XL.

I bought a copper matricx wetsuit last year, wife wont let me wear it!

she says its too ugly.

im sure it looks great on you though.

:biggrin:

Copper turns to gold bro LOL, I personally dont like this vest, hard as he!! to tighten once on. I like the switch vest, thats why this one gots to GO.

 

[spence]

id buy if in my size

 

[CarFanatic]

I"m 5'10 155. not real big, I Wish I could try them on, but no one stocks them around here. SO pull over is best to go with? I like them to fit snug so they dont flop around.

 

[Shonuff]

Get the Matrix pullover in Medium.

 

[yamanube]

Switch all the way!

 

[Shonuff]

I've got a large switch and don't like it compared to the Matrix.

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

Why not?

I was thinking of ordereing a switch to replace my matrix.

I've got a large switch and don't like it compared to the Matrix.

 

[yamanube]

The switch vest runs bigger than others it seems. If you order from Dennis Kirk Im pretty sure they include a return slip so you can return your purchase for free. My last bodyglove neo was a large and it was sort of tight and short, my large switch is just a hare big but finally doesnt look like Im wearing a belly shirt (Im 6'3"). The belly shirt tan is sort of embarassing.

 

[CarFanatic]

do the buckles ever get snaged on things if your up on the hood?

 

[yamanube]

Tore the pad and cover off my stock pole pad and just turfed over it, its now starting to get a bit ripped up and rough looking but its just a chunk of HT so its super easy to replace. I dont ever get hung up on anything though.

 

[brett]

i love my switch vest and its cg apprved

 

[Shonuff]

Why not?

I was thinking of ordereing a switch to replace my matrix.

EXACTLY what 'nube said. It runs big. The large Matrix is perfect and the large switch is too big.

I may keep it and use it over my wetsuit only.