Baller MickeyThompson Posted March 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 2, 2023 I recently broke a rib in a slalom fall. I was using a thin vest. What's the best vest for rib protection or does a thicker vest provide any protection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Broussard Posted March 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 2, 2023 Camaro's new Core vest some inserts on the sides for rib protection. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted March 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 2, 2023 I believe there are many prior BOS threads on this topic already if you search if you search. Good information. Most CGA's will by default of course have more padding, but have never seen any hard stat's on CGA vs non. If you can find one you like that would be an easy solution. Many have pointed to O'neil Reactor as a great choice in CGA https://www.divein.com/boating/oneill-mens-reactor-uscg-life-vest/ As you know there are so many comp options today also that have more padding it's really hard to recommend which way to go. Lile so many other things - it's a personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller buoyboy1 Posted March 3, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 3, 2023 @MickeyThompson Had the same issue a few years ago and bought a rib protector shirt. Very thin profile and fits easily below life vest or inside a dry suit. You will not be disappointed. https://www.evoshield.com/en-us/football/protective-gear/rib-shirts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MickeyThompson Posted March 3, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted March 3, 2023 @buoyboy1 Ordered a shirt. Thanks. @Broussard @MDB1056Also going to check out the Camaro or the O'neil vest. Thanks guys for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Thomasasher Posted March 3, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 3, 2023 Hi @MickeyThompson we've had good feedback on our vests for the exact reason your looking for a vest. You can check out our range at https://www.stokesskis.com/product-category/vests/ If you have any questions at all feel free to contact me. Thankyou Thomas Asher Stokesskis LLC 3523480800 tom@stokesskis.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PeterAK Posted March 3, 2023 Members Share Posted March 3, 2023 Having done the same last summer, you have my sympathy... Thankfully back to 100% now, but should probably invest in a new vest or protective shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ghutch Posted March 3, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 3, 2023 @MickeyThompsonhate to hear you broke a rib. Hope it doesn't keep you off the water too long. Heal quickly friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bdecker Posted July 11 Baller Share Posted July 11 @Thomasasher has your vest padding changed since the EVO? I just did a rib last weekend (in an Eagle) but as I looked at my EVO it seems like both vests have a pretty significant padding gap along the sides where my break happened. Definitely willing to try a new vest when I get back on water in a few weeks. Has the design changed on new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted July 12 Baller Share Posted July 12 RONIX wakeboarding wests are well padded at the ribs areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted July 12 Baller Share Posted July 12 I don't think any vest is going to make a difference with that kind of blunt force. I had a totally broken rib, where the xray looked like a cartoon drawing of a broken bone, totally separated and offset break, in a USCG vest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller georgert Posted July 28 Baller Share Posted July 28 Cracked a rib, then reaggravated it later with another fall. I cut open the vest on the inside, hollowed out the foam around the sore rib area, then refilled the hollow with bubble wrap and recovered the mod with some fabric and Goo adhesive. I figured the rigidity of the foam wasn’t doing me any favors and thought an air bag concept might work better. Seems to work out alright. Just sayin’. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bdecker Posted August 5 Baller Share Posted August 5 Just got my new Stokes vest and very happy with the additional rib padding. Compared next to my previous vest, it has substantially thicker padding. I’m going back a little early (30 days) based on basically no pain, but I layered a neoprene vest under the jacket for a little more protection and support. I also sized down to a medium 5’11”/175# and it’s snug and secure. It’ll be interesting if I find it constricting once I go beyond just running easy 32’s, but I’m optimistic that this will be my new setup long term . @Thomasasher was extremely helpful in steering me to the right size/ model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller FishFreq Posted August 5 Baller Share Posted August 5 I broke a rib in two places last October wearing an Eagle vest. I got that vest for the extra padding cuz I needed more flotation. As Jhuges said, the vest may not make much difference. It's that sudden stop, like hitting a wall, goin' 50 mph in a wake crossing to zero at impact. Looks like the Stokes has more padding. @Bdecker which vest did you have before, and does the Stokes extra padding get in the way of your arms tuckin' in tight to your body? That's what I've always looked for, a vest that has super flotation yet doesn't chafe the inside of my arms, and so far my O'Neil and Eagle still chafe me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bdecker Posted August 5 Baller Share Posted August 5 @FishFreq I was wearing an eagle when I got hurt, but I wouldn’t blame the vest, just a lousy fall (handle pop desperately trying to make a late 6…). My move to the stokes is simply in hopes of not re-injuring it. I also dinged them over the winter in Costa Rica as well (thankfully near the end of my trip). Neither vest has any meaningful padding along the side seam, but the stokes pads are 30% thicker I think. i have had one other stokes (evo) which was/is a great vest but jumped on an Eagle order when it started to look worn. Definitely more float, but I can’t speak to chafing yet. Just a couple 28’s and 32’s - will get more aggressive next week. I still have the EVO as well, but after dropping a bunch of weight, I wanted to size down to a medium. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller olddog Posted August 6 Baller Share Posted August 6 I went to a Stokes vest late last year for the better padding, and it doesn't feel bunchy with the arms- I don't notice it in the course at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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