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@ water sports people: Is there any performance advantage to getting a low profile life vest?

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FruitBootPro
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Is the extra money you're spending for a low profile life vest just for aesthetics or is it actually worth it to pay up for one? I really don't wanna buy a bulky life vest but like idk if it's worth it to pay extra money for a slightly slimmer one.
Jul 4 2020 4:38PM
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MoneyMakerMike
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Are you speaking of impact vests?
Jul 4 2020 5:11PM
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MoneyMakerMike
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I think an impact vest is worth it
Jul 4 2020 5:12PM
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FruitBootPro
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rice.chexI think an impact vest is worth it


Those aren't allowed at my local cable park I think, better to go with a neoprene CGA life vest instead so I don't possibly get turned away
Jul 4 2020 5:13PM
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MoneyMakerMike
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FruitBootProThose aren't allowed at my local cable park I think, better to go with a neoprene CGA life vest instead so I don't possibly get turned away


If you can’t do an impact vest than that would probably be your best bet. Bulkier life vests I find can be annoying while riding so having something more low profile is worth it IMO.
Jul 4 2020 5:28PM
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