CGA vests

(epic1) · (epic1) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 05-13-2011, 9:10 PM

So I loved my helium swat vest. I got myself a lankey azz torso, and the heliums did great. But it looks like there is no more CGA heliums? Any one know where there might be some L or XL swats for sale? Or any other CGA side entry vests that you all like?

(wakerider111) · (wakerider111) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 05-13-2011, 10:40 PM

there are no more on the killer sale they had last year, but they got swats and other cga vests still
http://www.stearnsflotation.com/Mens...Vests-C34.aspx

the side-entry version of the hyperlite agent vest is nice and fairly lengthy i thought too. now its called the "hatch"
http://hyperlite.com/PRODUCT/WAKEBOA...TS/Men-s/Hatch

jet pilots core side entry and recoil se vests (these i have little experience with)
https://store.jetpilot.com/jetpilot/...yCat/?catID=47

I cant think of any others... but, i did try on the new Ronix Capella at a store while on vacation last week...
http://ronixwake.com/default_mens.aspx#
pretty freaking awesome I thought. wish i had the $ to blow. It is a Front zip, but it has some amazing contours and hinge points everywhere. thinned out in back, and has good padding around the ribs and such for protection. I thought it had a good length on it too. I would say this vest is one of the most significantly different designs to be CGA in a while. The only thing i did not like about it is that i have a super hard time buying vests with more than 50% of the straps hidden at a time. I HATE strap twisting, and i cant get straps to untwist if they are overly hidden. i dont know that the Capella would have problems in this regard, i just would rather avoid it. the helium Swat (love it too) is great in this aspect. about a total of 80% of straps' length are hidden, but only 40% in back and 40% in front.

(jealous_soul) · (jealous_soul) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 05-14-2011, 4:59 PM

http://www.evo.com/wakeboard-vests/o...vest-2011.aspx

Super comfortable, and thinner than the heliums. I used to only ride helium CGA vests until this year when I needed a new one...luckily I found this one.

(ryanw209) · (ryanw209) **Join Date: Jan 2010** 05-15-2011, 6:14 PM

I just got my Hyperlite Hatch in the mail yesterday and I like it a lot. I am 6' and the medium came to just above my waistline. I haven't had a chance to ride in it yet but it seems really comfy just wearing it around the house. I had a Helium division last year and it doesn't compare to the Hatch.

(epic1) · (epic1) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 05-17-2011, 11:30 PM

wow. You guys even linked for me, I feel loved. Thanks guys. As always, way helpfull.

(epic1) · (epic1) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 05-17-2011, 11:32 PM

that oneil looks nice, Not going to be able to pick it up at that price, but its probably worth it.

(cjh1669) · (cjh1669) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 05-18-2011, 9:07 AM

I have last years model and it's awsome.