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O'Neill Men's Superlite USCG Life Vest
The O'Neill Men's Superlite USCG Life Vest is a USCG approved Personal Flotation Device (Type III) that is perfect for wake sports, waterskiing, tubing, and swimming.
It shows a Neoprene jacket in images, but in the 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 PFDs 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 vests in the descriptions, even mentioning Neoprene as a material in the last comment in the description. DECEPTIVE MARKETING!!!
What really matters is your weight, a good equation I’ve seen being used is your weight multiplied by 80% and your weight multiplied by 15%, once you get these two numbers subtract them each by your weight, and the final number should be how many are needed to keep you afloat. For instance, yours would be: 290 x 80% = 232, 290 x 15% = 43.5, and 290 - 232 - 43.5 = 14.5 lbs, which is just under the weight recommended for the use of this PFD.
I’m 5’9 and 175 pounds. What size would I need?
No, the vest does not have a zipper. It has adjustable buckles/straps.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 same manufacturer O'Neill. Looking at many vest 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 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?
What really matters is your weight, a good equation I’ve seen being used is your weight multiplied by 80% a and your weight multiplied by 15%, once you get these two numbers subtract them each by your weight and the final number should be how many are needed to keep you afloat. For instance yours would be:290 x 80% = 232290 x 15% = 43.5 290 - 232 - 43.5 = 14.5 lbs Which is just under the weight recommend use of this PFD.
Size chart
I’m 5’9 and 175 pounds. What size would I need?
Does this vest have a zipper?
No, adjustable buckles/straps.
