Impact vest advice please, and Merry Christmas

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Impact vest advice please, and Merry Christmas

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New user here. Just getting some gear together. I'd like an impact vest that provides some flotation. I was told (not sure what model it was) the Dakine with a diagonal zipper aint too good. The zipper breaks often. Any other ideas? The O'Neil pull over style looks kinda thin, but I'm sure it works, and provides a bit of flotation. Seen some other models out there, I'll buy one tomorrow, but just need advice!
Thanks, and Merry Christmas.
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Go to Trotac Marine and buy a Black Mustang life jacked. It is a coast guard approved PFD and it has more padding than most impact vests. We use them at Strong kiteboarding. Less than half the price of most impact vests.
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Buy a yellow one so that your rescuers can see you.
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Sherwood marine had lots of life jackets when I bought mine. They can be removed without assistance.
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I made a mistake. I'm getting into kite surfing. I should've posted this under the kiting page. Good review, and link to other info on this topic. Thanks.
As far as life jackets go, I'd love the buoyancy of a pfd, but most have straps, or buckles that provide a point where a kite line could get caught, so I'm looking more for neoprene lo profile design with no catch points on it.
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not a mistake at all, but some topics (impacts vests are a good example) can relate to both Windsurfers and Kiters, so you might find good info in the "Rigging area" vs other sections. Always best to first try a search and see what comes up.
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We use them at Strong Kiteboarding and have never had any issues
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Thermals are good.
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That's the one JL!
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I could use one of those. Thanks for the tip & Merry Christmas :P everyone.
Thermals are good.
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Does the length of that mustang one get in the way of the harness MartyD?
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No issues with length unless you wear your harness really high. Seat harness has plenty of clearance.
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