Whats everyones favorite uscg vest

[jetskiking]

So, I know the matrix seams to be very popular what other jackets is everyone wearing. I have been looking at the jetpilot cellblock alot because of the lumbar support. Any feedback on this vest. I'm hoping to get one for fathers day because I lost my other vest.

 

[meatball]

I wear a crappy OTE vest that cost 40 bucks. Its fine for the sitdown, and is neoprene and relatively durable, however on the standup, it will chafe your arms because of all the movement. It keeps me afloat however. Get something else.

 

[Tuttle]

I had a cellblock that got "lost" at the Daytona Freeride in January. I went with the Matrix as a replacement and like it much better. The cellblock is neoprene and like he said it does rub under you arms and gives you a rash. It also seems to hold more water then the matrix does.

 

[steveyz250fpilot]

The Matrix I got from Gil is pretty nice. It doesn't rub me anywhere. The thick front makes you feel like you're fixin to go into battle when you slip it on. :barrel:

 

[marz831]

x3 on the matrix. It's a pain to put on but the most comfortable USCG vest I've worn.

 

[amemoryoncelost]

thats the one I picked up. Much better than the cell block I was using last year.

 

[yankeeboy]

you guys and your expensive vests, i wear some $20 vest from a sporting goods store, works good for surviving in nasty river water.

 

[2nd nature]

lets see a pic of matrix.

 

[marz831]

Matrix

This is the one I have

 

[amemoryoncelost]

mine was $100 with free shipping. Little spendy, but I only ride lakes and if I'm gonna be strapped into a vest for an hour or two at a time, I want it to feel good on me and look good to some extent. I've been happy with mine so far. Doesn't ride up very easy, underarms have been rash free and floats me very well...

 

[cdubb]

I got a matrix too, I love how it fits,but hate putting it on and even worse taking it off. I leave it buckled loose to put it on then cinch it up tight. to get it off I have to fight to find the buckles or find a hottie on the beach to assist me.

Other then that its great,does any one elses hold water in the front?

 

[Shrivel]

What's the deal with this underarm rash everyone keeps talking about? Been wearing an old 40 dollar neoprene ski vest for going on 4 years now and have never had any chaffing. It's the most comfy vest I've ever worn.

 

[amemoryoncelost]

Mine was from the vest being too lose, sliding up and while I was in the water, my arms would rub the vest because it slid up so much.

 

[Frosty]

I had both JP and Slippery vests over the years. I love my matrix pull over however, I just bought another new JP side entry vest... friggin rocks!!!!

 

[bluegtate]

I just got the 2007 Cellblock Flexcell S/E and I love it

http://buywake.com/catalog/detail/JE_4WxTn

 

[romack991]

i like my cell block, but it is a bit bulky.

 

[turbohatch3]

matrix. i have the blue one

 

[motojunkie96]

I've got a Fly racing pull-over - USCG approved, no chafing and allows me plenty of movement. I like it and the price is right.

 

[JetPilot]

http://images.inmagine.com/168nwm/brandxpictures/x281/bxp66046.jpg

:bigeyes: No one else? :haha:

 

[yamaslut]

1 Red/White Slippery Switch (sweet looking vest)
1 Grey/Black Slippery Switch
1 Red Jet Pilot Stance

I wear the new Red Switch now... It's damn sexy