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Life Vests

  • 2024 Hyperlite Women's Logic CGA Life Vest

    Hyperlite
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    US COAST GUARD & TRANSPORT CANADA APPROVED LOGIC - WOMEN'S CGA VEST Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All life jacket st...

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  • 2024 Ronix Volcom Impact Life Vest

    Ronix
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    OVER 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING.  Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All life jacket styles fit differently and not all fit true ...

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  • 2024 Liquid Force Squad Impact Life Vest Black

    Liquid Force
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    SQUAD COMP Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!"IF IT ZIPS, IT FITS"All life jackets CGA and impact NCGA vest should fit very...

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  • 2024 Liquid Force Watson CGA Life Vest Black

    Liquid Force
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    WATSON CGA The Watson CGA has all the comfort and mobility of a competition vest, but with CGA rated flotation! Important, please read before pur...

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  • 2024 Hyperlite Blueprint Impact Life Vest

    Hyperlite
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    TREVER MAUR SIGNATURE JACKET BLUEPRINT JACKET HYPERLITE NCGA VESTS RUN SMALL AND SUGGEST ORDERING A SIZE UP. Important, please read before purchas...

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  • 2024 Hyperlite Riot Impact Life Vest

    Hyperlite
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    NOAH FLEGEL SIGNATURE JACKET RIOT JACKET HYPERLITE NCGA VESTS RUN SMALL AND SUGGEST ORDERING A SIZE UP. Important, please read before purchasing a...

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  • 2024 Ronix RXT Impact Life Vest

    Ronix
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    RXT IMPACT Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All life jacket styles fit differently and not all fit true to shirt size. Pleas...

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  • Follow Women's Atlantis Impact Life Vest - Ice

    Follow
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    ATLANTIS NO. IV LADIES PROFIT – IMPACT VEST Cruise with confidence and comfort in the Atlantis Impact Life Vest. Built with li...

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  • 2024 Ronix Volcom Capella 3.0 CGA Life Vest

    Ronix
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    DID YOU KNOW STONES FLOAT?  Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All life jacket styles fit differently and not all fit true to...

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  • 2024 Hyperlite Storm Impact Life Vest

    Hyperlite
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    JODI GRASSMAN SIGNATURE JACKET STORM JACKET HYPERLITE NCGA VESTS RUN SMALL AND SUGGEST ORDERING A SIZE UP. Important, please read before purchasin...

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  • 2024 Ronix Volcom Yes CGA Life Vest

    Ronix
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    LITTLE BROTHER TO THE VOLCOM CAPELLA. Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All life jacket styles fit differently and not all fi...

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  • 2024 Radar X 3.0- CGA Life Vest

    Radar
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    RADAR X 3.0 - CGA LIFE VEST Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All life jacket styles fit differently and not all fit true to ...

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  • 2024 Ronix Party Impact Life Vest

    Ronix
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    PARTY ATHLETIC FIT - MEN'S IMPACT VEST PARTY AND ATHLETICS IN ONE?  Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All life jacket style...

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  • Follow Women's Atlantis Impact Life Vest - Black

    Follow
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    ATLANTIS NO. IV LADIES PROFIT – IMPACT VEST Stash your lip balm in the chest pocket and ride with style, function and fit. SIZ...

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  • 2024 Liquid Force Breeze Impact Life Vest

    Liquid Force
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    WOMEN'S BREEZE COMP Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!"IF IT ZIPS, IT FITS"All life jackets CGA and impact NCGA vest should ...

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  • 2024 Liquid Force Flex Impact Life Vest Sunrise

    Liquid Force
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    FLEX COMP Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!"IF IT ZIPS, IT FITS"All life jackets CGA and impact NCGA vest should fit very ...

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  • 2024 Liquid Force Flex Heritage Impact Life Vest Grey

    Liquid Force
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    FLEX HERITAGE COMP Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!"IF IT ZIPS, IT FITS"All life jackets CGA and impact NCGA vest should ...

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  • 2024 Liquid Force Watson Heritage CGA Life Vest Grey

    Liquid Force
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    WATSON HERITAGE CGA The Watson Heritage CGA has a classic look that focuses on fit and function. Important, please read before purchasing a lif...

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  • 2024 Hyperlite Wishbone Impact Life Vest

    Hyperlite
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    GRAEME BURRESS SIGNATURE JACKET WISHBONE JACKET HYPERLITE NCGA VESTS RUN SMALL AND SUGGEST ORDERING A SIZE UP. Important, please read before purch...

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  • 2024 Ronix Imperial Capella 3.0 CGA Life Vest

    Ronix
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    A new Women's CGA vest free of restrictions. IMPERIAL CAPELLA 3.0 Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All life jacket styles fi...

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  • 2023 Ronix One Capella 3.0 CGA Life Vest

    Ronix
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    BOARD GRABS YOU DIDN'T KNOW WERE POSSIBLE WITH A CGA VEST.  Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All life jacket styles fit dif...

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  • 2024 Radar Girl's Child CGA Life Vest

    Radar
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    GIRL'S CHILD VEST (30 TO 50 LBS.) Kids stay comfortable in this CGA vest, with no hotspots and a cozy fleece lining to give them a soft, friction-...

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  • Follow Division Impact Life Vest - Stone

    Follow
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    DIVISION NO. III HAPPYFIT – IMPACT VEST Simplify your options with the Follow Division Impact Vest. For those who are look...

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  • Follow Signal Impact Life Vest - Black

    Follow
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    SIGNAL NO. V PROFIT 2 – IMPACT VEST When our family riders demanded a jacket that could keep up with their journeys across t...

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Life Vest FAQs

How Should a Life Vest Fit?

Just like a compression shirt, all life jackets CGA and impact NCGA vests should fit very snugly. If you think it’s too sung, remember this all-important phrase for life vest fittings, “IF IT ZIPS, IT FITS.” With time, these vests will begin to stretch after several uses and become more comfortable. Wearing a life vest that easily zips up without any effort is likely too big and will ride up off your shoulders over time, defeating the purpose of wearing one in the first place.  

Life jackets should fit snugly around the torso but still allow for a full range of motion from the arms. Another way to determine if a life jacket fits correctly is if it can move up to your mouth after being strapped to the waist (it shouldn't). If the jacket can move up at all, it can be unsafe to wear in the water.

When determining if a life vest is a good fit, it’s worth having someone else tug on it when your arms are raised. This way, you know whether the jacket will stay on if you get bounced around in the water. If someone can pull it off of you easily, it's way too large.

Another point to consider is the length and width of the jacket. Your arms may fit through the holes, but if the jacket is too short or too small, it may not provide sufficient buoyancy.

What is the Difference Between CGA Life Vests and Impact Life Vests?

Coast Guard Approved (CGA) life vests are designed to keep you buoyant and prevent your head from going underwater, especially if you're unconscious. According to regulations, all watercrafts are required to have CGA life vests on board for each person over 16. Most states require individuals 15 years old and under to wear a CGA vest at all times while on a boat or in the water. However, if you're going out into the water from a dock or the shore, those regulations may not apply. It’s important that you check local boating laws and regulations since they vary by state.

Impact life jackets, however, are designed to minimize the effect of an impact against the water at high speeds. Typically, those involved in wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and waterskiing will wear an impact vest to mitigate any damage to the torso (i.e., bruised or cracked ribs). People also wear impact vests for comfort and maneuverability while partaking in these watersport activities. While impact life jackets can protect your torso, they do not have the ability to keep your head above water if you are knocked unconscious, nor can they save your life in an emergency. Also, it's possible to wear an impact vest and have a reserve CGA vest available, just in case.

The primary difference between these two types of life jackets is that impact vests are unregulated. So, each brand and manufacturer has its own specifications and designs. Some vests are better at keeping you out of the water than others, but it's hard to tell until you wear the vest.

What Type of Life Vest is Best for Water Sports?

CGA vests are the gold standard for water safety. They are best for water sports, including canoeing, wakesurfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and more. Since they are designed to save lives by keeping you afloat, even if you're unconscious. 

However, if you're participating in high-impact water sports, an impact vest would be better. Although the buoyancy varies from brand to brand, you can protect your torso better if you hit the water at high speeds.

What Popular Life Vest Brands Do You Offer?

At Wakesports, we're proud to offer all the top brands for both CGA life vests and impact vests. Some of our top-selling brands include:

Our sales team can help you find exactly what you need so you stay safe but at the same time have fun on the water. Plus, we have a wide selection of colors and designs for men, women, and children, so you can find something that suits your sense of style as well. If you're unsure what size you need, you can discuss options with us, and we'll help you get the best fit.

What Life Vests Do You Recommend?

All of the CGA and impact life vests we offer at Wakesports are guaranteed to be some of the best on the market. With that said, some options are more popular than others. Below are a few of our recommendations:

CGA Life Vests:

Impact Life Vests: