Nautique Ski/Wakeboard Vest

Wow, that's cool.

Incase anyone was planning on purchasing one of these as a gift...Please NOTE: These vests are not Coast Guard Approved. They are designed to be competitive level wake and ski vests.

I recently had a chance to tour the Eagle Sports facility and see some of these vests. They, like the new barefoot wetsuits are top-notch and I would incourage private lake users to grab one.

So they don't float you?

Keith, you must keep a bottle of milk of magnesia by your computer. While I wouldn't try passing that type of a jacket off to a game warden on a safety check, I wouldn't worry about being pulled over on a public lake while skiing with one. My guess is besides reducing the bulk, they probably protect you better in a bad crash.

Real nice jackets!

Riley wrote: So they don't float you?

Some float better than others. I have 2 non certified vests. One good test is to exhale all the air out of your lungs and see how far you go down.

I wouldn't suggest a beginner skier wear anything not certified or if you are trying anything new where a large crash might happen. The spotter should also pay close attention as well, as usual.

harddock wrote: What about big sizes xxxl xxxxl? We are not all ilttle fellows you know?

Buy two XLs and zip them together.

I love this vest. I've been looking for a nice comp vest and I love how simple it is. Black with white, doesn't get more simple than that!

Lots of misunderstandings on "life" vests here.


A TYPE I PFD, or OFFSHORE LIFE JACKET provides the most buoyancy. It is effective for all waters, especially open, rough, or remote waters where rescue may be delayed. It is designed to turn most unconscious wearers in the water to a face-up position. The TYPE I comes in two sizes: Adult size provides at least 22 pounds of buoyancy, the child size, 11 pounds, minimum.Most likely, none of us have these onboard our ski boats


A TYPE II PFD, NEAR-SHORE BUOYANT VEST is intended for calm, inland water or where there is a good chance of quick rescue. This type will turn SOME unconscious wearers to a face-up position. The turning action is not as pronounced nor as effective as a TYPE I. An adult size provides at least 15.5 pounds buoyancy, a medium child size provides 11 pounds. Infant and small child sizes each provide at least 7 pounds buoyancy.Most likely what you carry as "spare" jackets stuffed onboard for when you get pulled over


A TYPE IV PFD, or THROWABLE DEVICE is intended for calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic, where help is always present. It is designed to be thrown to a person in the water and grasped and held by the user until rescued. It is not designed to be worn. Type IV devices include buoyant cushions, ring buoys, and horseshoe buoys.What you sit on to see over the windshield


A TYPE V PFD, or SPECIAL USE DEVICE is intended for specific activities and may be carried instead of another PFD only if used according to the approval condition on the label. Some Type V devices provide hypothermia protection. Varieties include deck suits, work vests, board sailing vests, and Hybrid PFDs. A TYPE V HYBRID INFLATABLE PFD is the least bulky. It contains a small amount of inherent buoyancy and an inflatable chamber and must be worn when underway to be acceptable. This type is designed to automatically inflate upon entering the water.Don't know anyone carrying one of these besides maybe boat dr.

Ryan,
I ordered one and it showed up today. It's a really sweet vest. Looks so cool with the 'Nautiques' running up the front.

-Keith

Got mine and it looks great, suggest you guys snag one!

Keith are you somehow related to Michael Keaton or you're just a fan of the high eyebrow gest?

By the way, the vest looks great, I'll see if I can get my hands on one in a few months.