Ski Vest

[LakePirate]

Here is the situation

My brother is a big fella, (54 inch chest)

What I am looking for is a birthday gift (way late)

Tried to look at some of these side entry vests that have a lot less padding than that of the traditional neoprene, the XL/XXL is not going to really fit (46-48) inch chest but the side entry looks like a bouns.

Does anyone on here have that larger build and a comfortable vest suggestion?

Or just a comfortable Vest Suggestion.

BTW..Don't care if it is USCG Approved I don't see him skiing behind one of those king crab boats in the bearing sea.

[east tx skier]

I've been using the HO Phantom vest for two seasons. Very comfortable. Not USCG approved. The last place I saw them was Trinity Board Shop. They don't make them anymore.

[Cary K.]

The Straightline Ultra vest is a good one. Had mine for 5-6 yrs and it shows no signs of wear. They come pretty large too.

[VTJC]

I have always had good luck with Bart's Men's Neo Life Jacket $69. Looks like they make a XXXl(52-56). They have a two year warranty and are USCG approved! http://www.bartswatersports.com/catalog.asp?P=9430&C=102&product=Men%27s+Neo+Life+Jacket&category=Mens+Life+Jackets&

[LakePirate]

We have tried the large neo vest from Overtons and it wasn't all that great. With the foam being that large it has a tendancy to wad up.

[sizzler]

could always try the "sumo tube" :purplaugh

[LakePirate]

That thing is sweet......or not

[east tx skier]

This one is most similar to the old phantom vest I have.

http://trinityboardshop.com/ProShop/product_details.cfm?item_id=904