mnskiers Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Hello I am new to the forum! I love doing anything on water and need a new vest. I am looking at the O'neill Slasher, Stokes Nitro 2, and the Eagle One Flex does anyone have opinions/preferences on these? I would like to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted March 8, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 8, 2021 Stokes! I've been around a while, have worn a lot of gear. My stokes short suit and vest are top notch--best I've owned. No knock on the other brands, but the stokes stuff is exceptional. In my experience if you go stokes size up one they run a little small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ mike_mapple Posted March 8, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted March 8, 2021 Hey @mnskiers We sell a lot of the Women's slasher vests , and the Stokes vest here in the shop, however all three that you mentioned are great, for the stokes I would recommend the size up as well if you go Eagle, as they run the smallest of all of them. Performance Ski and Surf Mike@perfski.com 👾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnskiers Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Thanks! Is there any difference between 'floatability' between these? I have a Dolphin show vest and it really doesn't do much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted March 8, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 8, 2021 @mnskiers look at the eagle vests. It is cut for a women and has a great fit. Talk with@mikemapple at performance ski and he can get you into the right vest. I have had eagle for years and no problems at all. A well made athletic cut fit for women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rpc29 Posted March 9, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 9, 2021 I have the men's version of this vest: https://followwake.com/shop/vests/vests-ladies/primary-ladies-jacket-2?attribute_pa_color=black Significantly cheaper than the Eagle/Stokes/Oneil versions but still very stylish and functional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller keithh2oskier Posted March 9, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 9, 2021 My wife has the slasher and loves the comfort. I have a men's slasher and love it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 75Tique Posted March 9, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 9, 2021 Sunny, You dont state your experience or level of skier. I only ask because I am a big advocate of USCG approved vests for most skiers. I know 2 people that suffered significant chest/rib injuries wearing non USCG vests. Could it happen with approved vests? I suppose so, but why increase the chances. I looked at some of the vests identified above and was surprised that they dont all specify whether they are all USCG or not. I would think that would be needed. I think the average joe, like myself, should stick with the USCG vests for floatation and protection, but that's just me. The super high end folks that think a bulkier vest is restrictive and can affect performance, they know the risks. https://wsia.net/competition-vests-vs-uscg-approved-life-jackets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Shell Posted March 10, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 10, 2021 I use Syndicate, Camaro and Hyperlite, my personal favorite is the women's Syndicate, fits like a glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bikesrus Posted March 10, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 10, 2021 Just bought an O’Neill Slasher at Perf Ski last week. Great flotation, super comfortable to ski in. Love it and love Perf Ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted March 10, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 10, 2021 If it doesn't say USCG approved....it isn't. I don't think there is any real research into what type of vest has the most rib protection....its mostly theory. While more padding would seemingly be more protection, floatation pads are pretty dense and can press into the ribs in a fall causing damage, where a tighter vest with thin pads with broader/even coverage would distribute the impact more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ mike_mapple Posted March 10, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted March 10, 2021 The three vests that are mentioned in the Original post ARE NOT cga vest. That being said, I have seen injuries with both types of vest, my dad almost drowned at an event years ago, but that didnt stop him from wearing one all the time, however the CGA vests have come a long way over the years. Also if you are looking for minimum float from those, I would say the slasher has the most float of them all. Performance Ski and Surf Mike@perfski.com 👾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller pugs Posted March 10, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 10, 2021 One name not mentioned yet. My wife likes the GlideSoul vests. I have seen a few others in the Clermont area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnskiers Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 Thanks again for all the responses, I very much do understand those vests are not CGA and the risks involved. I ski on a show team so am looking for more float than the Dolphin but still a comp vest for flexibility (ei think pyramids, doubles...). With that said, I never have floated well but I do feel better wearing a CGA vest so with my personal boat I wear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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