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Life Vests

  • 2024 Liquid Force Ruckus Youth CGA Life Vest

    Liquid Force
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    RUCKUS YOUTH CGA Suit up and get out on the water with the peace of mind knowing there's nothing but fun times ahead. Important, please read bef...

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  • 2024 Hyperlite Logic CGA Life Vest

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

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  • 2024 Hyperlite Ripsaw Impact Life Vest

    Hyperlite
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    NICOLAS LEDUC SIGNATURE JACKET RIPSAW JACKET HYPERLITE NCGA VESTS RUN SMALL AND SUGGEST ORDERING A SIZE UP. Important, please read before purchasi...

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  • Follow Signal Impact Life Vest - Gray

    Follow
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    SIGNAL NO. V PROFIT 2 – IMPACT VEST When our family riders wanted a vest with a design that is durable enough to keep in t...

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  • Follow F#*Fed Impact Life Vest - Black

    Follow
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    F#*FED NO. I PROFIT – IMPACT VEST Pronounced ‘foofed’ for the prudes out there. With its flawlessly smooth Quad-S© Neo (Seriously Sof...

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  • 2024 Ronix Top Grom Toddler CGA Life Vest

    Ronix
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    TOP GROM TODDLER CGA VEST The new standard in kid’s life jackets Style, comfort, and safety join forces in our Ronix Top Grom Toddler CGA Life Ve...

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  • 2024 Ronix Top Grom Child CGA Life Vest

    Ronix
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    TOP GROM CHILD CGA VEST The new standard in kid’s life jackets These jackets are made from a softer inner and outer neoprene material, have adde...

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  • 2024 Liquid Force Breeze Claudia Pro Impact Life Vest

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

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  • 2024 Liquid Force Women's Ghost Impact Life Vest

    Liquid Force
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    WOMEN'S GHOST 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 Black

    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 s...

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  • 2024 Liquid Force Ruckus Hudson Youth CGA Life Vest

    Liquid Force
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    RUCKUS HUDSON YOUTH CGA Hudson's signature vest has the needs of every young ripper in mind...comfort and style, all wrapped into the perfect CGA...

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  • 2024 Hyperlite Girl's Youth Large Indy CGA Life Vest

    Hyperlite
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    US COAST GUARD & TRANSPORT CANADA APPROVED GIRLS YOUTH INDY - CGA VEST - LARGE Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All...

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  • 2024 Hyperlite Cadence Impact Life Vest

    Hyperlite
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    BEC GANGE SIGNATURE JACKET CADENCE JACKET HYPERLITE NCGA VESTS RUN SMALL AND SUGGEST ORDERING A SIZE UP. Important, please read before purchasing ...

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  • 2024 Radar Boy's Toddler CGA Life Vest

    Radar
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    BOY'S TODDLER VEST (0-30LBS) Soft, fleece lining prevents rubbing or hotspots, while durable construction ensures top-level protection. SIZE WE...

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  • 2024 Radar Boy's TRA Youth CGA Life Vest

    Radar
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    TRA BOY'S YOUTH CGA LIFE VEST (50-90LBS) Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All life jacket styles fit differently and not all...

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  • Follow Women's Signal Impact Life Vest - Maroon

    Follow
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    SIGNAL CORD NO. IV LADIES FLEXFIT – IMPACT VEST Rethink the affordable vest. Ride, chill, repeat in this combination of natu...

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  • Follow Women's Signal Impact Life Vest - Ice/ Gray

    Follow
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    SIGNAL CORD NO. IV LADIES FLEXFIT – IMPACT VEST Redefine affordable life vests with this fashionable combination of natural ...

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  • Follow Women's Pharaoh Impact Life Vest - Black

    Follow
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    PHARAOH NO. IV LADIES PROFIT – IMPACT VEST Delivering lightweight stretch neoprene letting you move naturally. Tri-Neo construct...

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  • Follow Primary Impact Life Vest - Navy

    Follow
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    PRIMARY NO. V PROFIT – CE IMPACT VEST Styled off the original SPR Freemont series. A modern take on a classic cut, the M...

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  • Follow Division Impact Life Vest - Stone/ Charcoal

    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 Unity Impact Life Vest - SB Charcoal

    Follow
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    UNITY NO.II PROFIT – IMPACT VEST Whether you’re an up-and-coming superstar or a Brazilian style-king, any rider will dig the...

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  • Follow F#*Fed Impact Life Vest - Red

    Follow
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    F#*FED NO. I PROFIT – IMPACT VEST Flaunt your style with the Follow F#*Fed Impact Life Vest! Boasting an ultra-smooth Quad-S© Neo fi...

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  • 2024 Liquid Force Squad Impact Life Vest Black Denim

    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 HO Syndicate Pro Impact Life Vest

    HO
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    PRO COMPETITION VEST SYNDICATE PRO VEST Important, please read before purchasing a life jacket!All life jacket styles fit differently and not al...

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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: