opinions on oneill TNT comp vest?

[6balls]

Going to have to retire my straightline ultra soon and appears no longer available except in odd closeout sizes. The Oneill TNT looks to be similar material that doesn't take on water. Anyone skied this vest?

Thanks.

[Chef23]

The HO Syndicate vest was similar in that it doesn't take on water. I don't think they make them anymore either but it might be something to look for.

[454SS]

I have one switch between that and a gooru vest. the gooru allows for more movement but holds a lot of water and rides up when I'm in the water. the TNT doesn't hold much water or ride up (tighter fit) but isn't as flexible in the mid section as the gooru.

[Than_Bogan]

Eagle rules. :) Suprising buoyancy and back support while feeling like you forgot to put your vest on.

[skibug]

Eagle Vests....no question, no competition. Front zip; fits like a pull over.

[6balls]

Thanks all, I prefer front zip to pull over for sure. On the eagles, do you miss having buckles to get a little extra snug/support?

 

[skiron07]

6balls-

I've actually worn all three- love the SL but it always feel apart due to poor stich quality; wore the HO Syndicate for a few years- similar in make to the SL but with better quality but also a bit more bulk; both SL and HO vests don't take on any water whatsoever; switched to the TNT this year and like it due to it's longer length and adjustability at the waist (in a pullover) but it does take on some water and is also a tad heavier even when dry. All three are great; and all three have their shortcomings...if only the TNT came in a molded-only form it would rock.

[lakeaustinskier]

Eagle does make a nice vest, however, they seem to be having some kind of manufacturing problem right now. I ordered 3 vests for my kids the first week of June and just got them the middle of August.

[Than_Bogan]

@6balls I do not at all miss the buckles, and that's really saying something because I used a heavy duty CGA vest for many years because the "competition" ones couldn't give me enough back support to feel comfortable. The Eagle was a revelation for me. It fixes this problem by having the entire vest be stretchy and tight. It's like one giant back support.

 

And it's ridiculous how comfortable it is. There is a bit of a learning curve on getting it zipped, though, because it's so stretchy and tight.

 

@lakeaustinskier I wonder if they just can't keep up with the demand? Sometimes happens if you have a product that's an unexpectedly large hit.

[skibug]

I moved from the O'neil Boost to the Eagle front zip, don't miss the buckles one bit. I will say that I went one size smaller than what the size charts say. They are a tight fitting vests that almost act like a psuedo-compression suit which is why they give you so much support.

[454SS]

I have been thinking of taking the buckles off of my tnt because I don't really think they help much as far as fit, trouble is if I pull them out it would be a pain if I wanted/needed to put them back in again. anyone else tried this??? I would have to say that the next vest I buy will probably be an eagle they look super cool and comfy.

[6balls]

Sounds like I should pick up a BOS logo eagle vest.