For safety and security, a US Coast Guard approved PFD is necessary when boating or enjoying watersports. Help prevent accidental drowning with a comfortable, easy to wear nylon life jacket from O'Neill Wetsuits.

Features:

• USCG Approved Type III Nylon PFD
• Coated nylon outer shell for light weight and comfort
• Anatomically cut closed cell marine foam flotation
• 4 heavy-duty 1.5 wide webbing belts with quick release Delrin buckles allow for an adjustable fit and easy fastening

Strategically placed drain holes keep the vest from retaining water. Note: Order by chest or belly measurement per size chart. Your life vest size may be different than your clothing size.

Are these neoprene or canvas jackets you receive? - It shows a Neoprene jacket in images, but in description it is listed as Nylon PFD III, but the price is that of a Neoprene Jacket. I purchased what I thought was Neoprene, only to get Nylon PFD for $89.95. I also purchased two Nylon PFD for less than $40 each from the same manufacturer O'Neill. Looking at many vests this manufacturer offers on Amazon, some through Amazon itself, they show Neoprene Jackets in images, but describe Nylon PFD III life vest in the descriptions, even mentioning Neoprene as a material in the last comment in the description. DECEPTIVE MARKETING!!!

How well does it hold you up in the water. I'm 6'2 and 290lbs, will it keep my head up and then some? - The lifting capacity of the vest is normally shown on the labels. The more lifting capacity, the higher you will be in the water.

Size chart - I’m 5’9 and 175 pounds. What size would I need?

Does this vest have a zipper? - No, adjustable buckles/straps.