sodbuster88 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I have an 11 year old outlaw. I'm 6', 195 and it floats me fine. Good flex, fit, etc... When I bought it, the same questions were asked back then and at that time, it was the best floating non-cga vest that I could find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paco Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Radar decibel vs radar vapor vest. I like the looks of the decibel better, but all good comments on the vapor. Anyone out there with info on the decibel? Pros, cons, flotation compared to the vapor? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted August 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 13, 2016 Does anyone have experience with the O'Neill Reactor vest? It says closed cell foam but it is USCGA. Is t bulky? Does it repel water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted August 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 13, 2016 @paco decision mostly lies in if you want a pullover vs zipper. I had an original decibel that fell apart, mostly at the zipper. I see a lot of skiers in vapor vests around from the original green 14 to current and they all look to be in good shape. I have an oneI'll checkmate that has great padding and floatation but it is a bit bulky when wet and rides up when I fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paco Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Dolphin finally responded to my emails, after a couple days of chatting back and forth I ordered one this morning. Hopefully it works out good. Supposed to be in-between a comp vest and cga vest in thickness and flotation. I'm excited, I think they look nice also. Just hope they hold up well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted January 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2017 Kinda deciding between an O'Neill Revenge, and Assault with the back support. I prefer to rely on my own back and core generally. But having injured my L4/L5 a few years ago, might be nice to have the extra support. There is a nearly new one in my size on Ski-it-again. A new revenge would not be too much more though. Thoughts on the back support? @ALPJr ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wayne Posted January 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2017 @sunvalleylaw I've been using a USCG Revenge for over 7 years and obviously really like it. The assault has a similar cut but the buckles are exposed. I've found the hidden buckles makes it a litter easier to get the handle tight to my body even with the extra bulk of the USCG flotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted January 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2017 @Wayne thanks, that is good input, and what I was looking for. A critical piece of my improvement involves exactly what you are talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted January 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2017 +++ on the O'Neill Assault with Lumbar Support. Been using them for 23 seasons first one lasted 15. Second one is in great shape after 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slow Posted January 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2017 Oneill checkmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted January 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2017 Eagle 1 comp vest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted January 17, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2017 @paco wondering how the Dolphin worked out for you. I like mine after 2/3rd season on it. Seems pretty durable. Like you said, it's kindof a tweener between comp and USCG Neo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paco Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 @UWSkier I do like it a lot! Very comfortable, a lot thinner than my old uscg, and I barely notice the flotation loss. Only complaint, not for dolphin but any comp vest, would be rib protection. I'm a terrible skier and have taken a lot of nasty spills, but I took a season ending rib shot that I can't help but wonder if my old thicker USCG vest would have protected me? It was probably bad enough I would've been hurt either way, but I can't help but wonder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller powbmps Posted January 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 21, 2017 I recently ordered an Eagle Spyra Gyra comp vest. Hoping it keeps me above water. It is my understanding (in speaking with someone at Eagle), that they are using 13mm front and 20mm rear in their vests for a little more flotation (rear used to be 13mm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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