Comments on: Body Glove Method USCG Approved Type III Nylon Vest

By: Suze

Suze — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:48:01 +0000

Bought two for my son as a gift. Not boating weather here now but presume will fulfill their purpose as they are USCG certified on the tag. Nice looking. Snug fit with all the straps. He tried them on and felt that they fit well, were easily adjusted, and allowed for a nice range of arm motion without abrasion.

If they hold up once used, we will be well pleased.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Todd

Todd — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:26:36 +0000

I normally wear 4XL shirts. This jacket fits well with a little extra room to extend the fasteners (except the top, which is near full extension). It’s comfortable enough to wear the whole time on board if necessry.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Mary D. Gilmore

Mary D. Gilmore — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:30:29 +0000

Even with end of summer sales I still saved money on this purchase.

USCG Approved Nylon life jacket and fits well. Need I say more.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Andrey

Andrey — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:13:52 +0000

I use two of these in an inflatable canoe (Sevylor Colorado) and let me say that I haven’t tested the floating abilities of this jacket.

I am somewhat muscular but wear M-sized shirts for a snug fit (no, not skin-tight, but I don’t like it when clothes are too loose). This PFD fits me fine.

What I don’t like about it is that it rides up with use – both for me and for my smaller companions who probably need M- or S-sized PFDs. This PFD ends up squeezing at my neck and I have to continuously pull it down. Maybe I should have gotten a PFD which has mesh shoulder straps. Other than that, the price is really good and I can’t imagine why some of the other PFDs cost $90+.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: Joot

Joot — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:18:30 +0000

My boyfriend and I both bought one of these. He is 6’1″ and got the L/XL; I am 5’4″ and got the SM/M. It fit fine and was very comfortable on me while standing in the store (actually has boob room compared to some very flat competitor vests, even though it is unisex).

However, when I sat in the kayak, I discovered the jacket was too long. So it pushed up about 5 inches above each shoulder and I struggled with the front of the vest hitting my throat. I will be returning this jacket, but boyfriend was fine and will be keeping his. Not recommended if you have a short upper body and will be sitting down. If you’ll be standing on your boat or have a long upper body, this vest is good.
Rating: 3 / 5