Onyx 100400-200-004-16 Adult Type I Vest Style Life Jacket, Orange

Purchased these for use on our boat when and if something extreme happens while fishing. They are perfect for our purpose as they are made for extreme conditions. They appear to be well made and offer security if we have to abandon ship,

California is increasing boating safety, so good to be prepared for offshore trips. Glad to have the extra PFD on board.

I bought these life jackets. These are commercial grade. Great for rough waters and have reflection on the top of the layers for easy detection.

I have two of these already but a chipmunk got into my boat over the winter and I found one of them was chewed up. I bought a new one as a replacement. These will float you and flip you face up if you're unconscious. I have these in my boat as backup for severe situations.

Very bulky in front but pretty comfortable around the neck. But you must remember Type 1 PDF is not made for comfort it is made to save your life when you go over the side in rough seas in the worst case scenario and help is not close. It has 22 lbs of buoyancy (like most type 1) not 32 lbs. I called Kent and it’s made for up to 52 inch chest, I’m very close to that and it’s snug. The snap type buckles on strap ends are better made then those of most pfd’s. Its a deal to find a US Coast Guard Approved (and it is) Type 1 PDF at this price point $42. Should last many years if stored properly. So wear your inflatable pdf on those nice days, but swap it out with this one when it looks as if things are starting to go sideways with storm on the horizon. It is made in China. No pockets or D-rings but can still attach strobe or PLB.

Used it for kayaking as i cant swim at all.needed a pfd which is suitable for novice kayaker like me (not a swimmer either).if i lay on my back in the water it keeps me afloat but the splashing water still goes into my ear sometimes which is enough to make me panic as i cant swim.if their was a little more floating material which stays behind my neck it would keep my head even higher and therefore their would be no splashing water in my ear. Having said that this PFD is way better than the lightweight ones you can get in $30.i would always prefer this one over the light cheaper ones as this can keep you afloat even if you are unconscious and even in the rough water.Next time please put more floating material in the part which stays under the back of the neck.

Hadn’t had to try it yet, so can’t really rate it.

same as west marine half the price ,, good rough water vest , ocean rated class 1 , comfort is not your friend floating face up is ,, dont risk it get class 1 if you are in the ocean , this is a life vest not a ski vest for lake or river they are class 3 , a class 2 is for calm ocean , and class 1 for rough ocean ,