Best life vest to protect my ribs?

(Olenmain) · (Olenmain) **Join Date: Aug 2015** 10-09-2015, 10:10 PM

I recently started wakeboarding a few months ago and have been crashing a lot! Couple weeks ago I started being able to jump wake to wake and thought it would be a good idea to start practicing the back roll. My ribs hurt bad now and I wanted to get some insight from you guys and gals about a good life vest that will protect my ribs better. Also, one that will keep me afloat in I knock my self out too. Thanks in advance, look forward to your comments.
-Olen

(alexair) · (alexair) **Join Date: Oct 2008** 10-10-2015, 11:33 PM

The best protector of your ribs will be professional coach. Spend some money for this.

(hornrapids1) · (hornrapids1) **Join Date: Sep 2015** 10-11-2015, 1:48 PM

Get a dakine impact vest, not ofically a approved life vest but has worked for me...and has really saved the ribs a few times

(boardjnky4) · (boardjnky4) **Join Date: Dec 2011** 10-11-2015, 7:19 PM

I would wear a USCG approved vest. Hyper lite has one of the most comfortable USCG that I've used.

(jkruark) · (jkruark) **Join Date: Mar 2009** 10-12-2015, 6:18 AM

Ronix Capella. I swear....

(brettw) · (brettw) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 10-12-2015, 10:16 AM

x2 on the Ronix Capella. Bunch of foilers use them due to big air and crashing sideways.

(Olenmain) · (Olenmain) **Join Date: Aug 2015** 10-13-2015, 8:46 AM

2 votes on the Ronix Capella is good enough for me! Thank you guys for the great advice.