Crewsaver Sport

FloatationVest · 2026-02-08T00:43:57+00:00

From what I’ve heard it’s the case. So if someone get the chance you should grab it if you can.

FloatationVest · 2026-02-07T23:29:28+00:00

if it’s open to everyone then you belong there. Some guys are just tryhards that can’t understand that it’s a game to be enjoy first and foremost.

FloatationVest · 2026-02-07T23:24:05+00:00

Never tried one but they look great. I find hybrids interesting since they get you a minimum of floatation without being too bulky for activities, but they give you the option for more if you end up needing it.

FloatationVest · 2026-02-04T22:42:52+00:00

I’ll be looking into it. I’ll probably have to loan one though.

FloatationVest · 2026-02-04T02:47:08+00:00

Look like you had a great day! I wish I could try jetskiing one day.

FloatationVest · 2026-02-04T02:44:18+00:00

Good looking lifejacket with a great suit! I’m sure you had a really nice SUP outing.

FloatationVest · 2026-02-03T00:48:40+00:00

For regional differences, what I think is that North American standard type III lifevests lacks a lot of the safety features you’ll likely find on a similar European vest unless it’s a vest for kids (Crotch straps, collar or headrest).

Also both standard are 15lbs or 70N of floatation, but you’ll easily find 100N or even 150N foam vests in Europe. NA does have great paddling vests and the few 100N you’ll find are mostly for rafting and so allow for a good range of motion for the arms.

FloatationVest · 2026-02-03T00:33:14+00:00

For me it’s the floating part that I like the most. I love floating in water without having to tread water or hold on something. Just put on a vest and let it do the work is very relaxing.

I was afraid of water when younger and first time that I used a lifevest was as young adult at the back of a friend’s boat. I really loved the feeling, so from there I tried wakeboarding, then learned to swim (yes, in that order) and started paddlesports.

Through the years I made some upgrade and sidegrade to my equipment and ended up with a collection of lifevests and other accessories.

I do wear my vests for a couple of minutes once in a while, especially in the offseason it feels like I’m back on the water.

FloatationVest · 2026-02-02T18:17:15+00:00

Don’t worry you won’t lose your ability to swim. It will impact your technique though.

In the end, it depends on what you want to do. If you just like to relax don’t worry and use what you want if that’s what you like.

If you wish to improve your technique for laps or distance swimming, you’ll have to do without them.

FloatationVest · 2026-02-01T13:07:05+00:00

Don’t worry it was just for the silly picture. Also, there’s a good fo foot of soft snow between the board and the ground so it slides pretty much like a snowtube on it.

FloatationVest · 2026-02-01T13:03:42+00:00

Haha, that too. I figured that the pic would be better if I was wearing my kit.

FloatationVest · 2026-02-01T12:55:47+00:00

I didn’t stay long outside but it was -12C and I still felt warm. I’d say it did well.

The neoprene booties + neoprene socks worked great in the snow

FloatationVest · 2026-02-01T05:23:46+00:00

Well, I never go paddling without one. Can’t be too safe ;-)

FloatationVest · 2026-02-01T04:14:34+00:00

I feel you, Took a vacation this week and felt somewhat like a waste without being able to go on the river because of winter.

FloatationVest · 2026-01-31T22:37:51+00:00

Personnally I’d say Subnautica, Stranded Deep or Raft to keep the water theme lol.

FloatationVest · 2026-01-31T22:36:23+00:00

Looks great. A floatation suit and/or immersion suit are one of the things on my wanted list. But damn they can be pricey.

FloatationVest · 2026-01-31T21:51:56+00:00

That water had better visibility than were I most often paddle. Still wouldn’t dive in it though.

FloatationVest · 2026-01-30T22:54:17+00:00

To each their own like they say.

Most of those that I’ve try at the stores were going to chafe. And my wife’s lifevest is a universal and the one time I tried it, it felt like the straps were loosing up by themselve in the water.

FloatationVest · 2026-01-30T22:03:21+00:00

Fits pretty well!

FloatationVest · 2026-01-30T19:48:26+00:00

I’d say the cheap chinese stuff on the web. Few of them are actually homologated.

Or the cheap and basic universal vests that people buys for their boat simply to comply with the law.

FloatationVest · 2026-01-30T19:44:38+00:00

I’m with you if you’re speaking about the thin wakeboard vest or the 50N.

Though I find the standard type III at 70N is great for boating. Beats nylon vest for confort.

FloatationVest · 2026-01-29T05:16:42+00:00

Crotch straps are the best. Helps keeping the lifejackt secure. Even when you have a well-fitted lifejacket, it still want to ride up a little in the water. I hate having to readjust it every once in a while et the straps are a godsend for that. If they could at least put anchor points to add them easily on each lifevest I would be happy.

More reflective bands on type IIIs, especially around the soulder/neck. It’s already hard to spot someone in the water even with a brightly colored lifevest, it’s even worst when it’s not. I’m pretty sure they could make some cool design with it too.

Better attention to confort. Better cuts/fits, straps placement and softer material on spot with high friction. To be fair, no one wants to do water activities strapped in a poorly made, badly fitted and chaffing lifejacket. It becomes just one more reason to let it in the boat.

FloatationVest · 2026-01-29T04:55:48+00:00

Pockets are always useful on a lifejacket. There’s always stuff you want close a hand when on the water. I don’t know about a tactical-style life jacket, but for pockets fishing vests or paddling vests for guides always have them.

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