Is this a USCG approved Type III or Type V vest??
366523
This vest is USCG Approved Type V, with Type III Performance. It is made by AbsoluteOutdoor.com Cust Service 320-252-2056. It is a great vest with a mesh storage case. is has auto inflate with contact with water which can be disengaged, and auto inflate with a cord, or by mouth. It is light weight and does not interfere with any movements. I use it for fishing and it doesn't interfere in any way. The storage bag is heavy mesh I attached it to my fish finder case so it is always available when I go to the boat. Hope this helps.
366524
Lettering on jacket reads: "This is a Type V PFD because the inflation system is convertable between auto and manual operation."
366525
This is approved in the United States but technically it is not approved in Canada because it is the wrong color! Keep this in mind because they, the Canadian Caost Gaurd, gets a weird kick out of giving people a hard time about this. So up there it has to be RED in the US it just has to be in reach or on you ;-)
366526
Type three is an inflatable. type IV is a hybrid it has some Buoyancy when deflated.
1494765
I purchased this vest to use while fishing from a boat. I like it because there is much less bulk than a regular life vest. The vest inflates itself when the red handle on the left is pulled. Although I have had no problems with mine, if I could not swim, I don't think I would bet my life on i
1422000
I wish I could help more but I bought it as a gift and had it shipped direct. In a picture I have the vest looks to go about to the knees of my 3 year old granddaughter. Wish I could help more.
750613
It is the type that you have to wear on board if it is to be recognized by the US Coastguard. I believe a 3?
1130785
In a word, yes. What you need to determine is how you will use any vest. Probably not the best for ocean going.
426674
I'm sorry, I don't know. Have you tried googling the life jacket to see if there's any further info on their website? They don't fit like coats, so don't go all the way from base of neck to top of tail if that helps.RegardsHeather
818899
I haven't had a chance to use it yet, as my camping trip had to be cancelled. It looks and feels exactly like my Ex's Goretex USMC issued jacket. The jacket was 100% waterproof, and very lightweight. I'll try to remember to repost and update my review when I actually get a chance to try it.
2141317
The vest is made of a mixture of nylon and cordura. There is also a mesh and velcro on the vest as well.
2973
This is a U. S. Coast Guard approved Type V with Type lll performance, for Adults over 16 years of age and over 80 lb's. I do not know what USGS category it is. It has a minimum buoyancy of 22.5 lbs. when inflated. I would guess the weight to be about 1 pound. It is so comfortable and lightweight I don't even know it is on. I use it for kayaking and fishing, I am 5'-6" and go 240lbs, so I am no lightweight, best vest I ever bought.
2181832
My original review was for a Moby wrap. It looks like my review has been applied to a product I did not buy! This looks to be a vest, not a wrap.
411432
it's almost infinitely adjustable. the sides are on 3 adjustable buckle straps per side, and the entire shoulder panels are big patches of velocro. I'm 6'1" 155 lbs and out of the box it fit me about the same as a suit vest in 42 or so (I wear a 36, so that was really roomy). I've obviously tightened it down from that, but the reason I mention it is that "out of the box" represented maybe halfway to as large as I think it could be let out from the shoulder Velcro and side straps. I don't think fit will be an issue for all ranges of person, from tiny to huge. it's a very versatile vest. it's almost infinitely adjustable. the sides are on 3 adjustable buckle straps per side, and the entire shoulder panels are big patches of velocro. I'm 6'1" 155 lbs and out of the box it fit me about the same as a suit vest in 42 or so (I wear a 36, so that was really roomy). I've obviously tightened it down from that, but the reason I mention it is that "out of the box" represented maybe halfway to as large as I think it could be let out from the shoulder Velcro and side straps. I don't think fit will be an issue for all ranges of person, from tiny to huge. it's a very... » Read More it's almost infinitely adjustable. the sides are on 3 adjustable buckle straps per side, and the entire shoulder panels are big patches of velocro. I'm 6'1" 155 lbs and out of the box it fit me about the same as a suit vest in 42 or so (I wear a 36, so that was really roomy). I've obviously tightened it down from that, but the reason I mention it is that "out of the box" represented maybe halfway to as large as I think it could be let out from the shoulder Velcro and side straps. I don't think fit will be an issue for all ranges of person, from tiny to huge. it's a very versatile vest. « Show Less
2047525
Basically there is a 2 size difference between Asian sizes and USA sizes. So, the vest I ordered at 3XL is really a USA XL. To get the size I actually wanted, which was 1 size bigger than I normally wear, I should have ordered a 5XL so I would have gotten a 3XL.
567090
Yes. I didn't want one to restricting. This vest is perfect. Very happy with it.
2047524
Basically there is a 2 size difference between Asian sizes and USA sizes. So, the vest I ordered at 3XL is really a USA XL. To get the size I actually wanted, which was 1 size bigger than I normally wear, I should have ordered a 5XL so I would have gotten a 3XL. But my issue was the cheap snaps which i had to glue back together until i get to a leather shop.
34432
No, Tara I don't believe it is. I know that my grandson who is 6 wears this and did very well with it as it is not tight around the armpits and doesn't rub him either. He would wear it with no arguing at all. I had looked at some that were coast guard approved, but when I looked at them I knew he wouldn't wear it because he did have one similar and it rubbed him under his armpits and had a rash from it. So I did go with this one and it worked fine. However, we never went out boating , only used it in an underground pool at home and at swim lessons. Jumped off the diving board etc with it and was fine. I jope this helps.
135536
no it's not. It's just a simple vest, but works well when kayaking. I bought 2 one for me and one for the wife . Nice vest for the price.
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the inserts have the same shape as the vest, they overlap each other in the above hip-bellow armpit area (just like the vest overlaps in the picture); mine are aprox 25 inch wide (below armpits) by 22 inch high (bottom to shoulder) The inserts are an exact fit for the vest, every area of the body covered by vest will be protected with kevlar (including shoulder and neck). I didn't bother checking the thickness, if its level IIA who cares how thick it is... There is only one pouch in the high abdomen area, The one on the picture looks bigger than mine, a berreta will not fit in there but something smaller, like a glock 29 or a wheel gun should fit easily.