Do you know if this vest is good for windsurfing? Meaning can you fit a harness with a hook below the vest?
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Well, I am not sure this one is particularly design for wind surfing and it depends where the hook is located at. If it is in the middle or higher it won't work since the vest has a zipper, it it below, like a belt it will work, also, depends how big you are and the harness, you might have to order a size or two bigger since the fit is pretty tight being a neoprene vest.
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Dear JJF, These type of rings are meant to be held onto with one or two arms through the ring - never to be fit around the waist. These type of rings can float a person if worn around the waist - either right-side up, or upside down! If upside-down, the wearer would not be able to get head above water and would drown! Rather, use only USCG approved vests meant for wearing - many available from Amazon.
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We bought the medium for our 3-year old who is now 35lbs. Personally, I don't think this vest is suited for someone so young and just learning to get in the water. I would look more for something with inflatables to keep her head and chest above the water. This type of vest requires effort on their part to stay upright. Just my opinion...
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The way it was sold it's not low ride. I don't know if there are accessories that can make it such. I wear it on a tactical belt so it sticks out a bit. Written on a standard pant belly IMO it would be close to the body but still allow good draw. Now with a vest, I really don't know. A vest could pretty much obstruct anything I would guess.
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Swimming laps might be better with a vest. I'm very cold natured so I would use it for laps at 84 degrees, but I think a vest would be enough for most people after getting warmed up. Keep in mind it does run very small. You wouldn't want it too tight for that activity. I wasn't hot in it riding bikes at a casual pace for an hour after snorkeling. It's very flexible but it's still a wetsuit material.
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Your dog should be ok. The life jacket keeps the dog's head above the water so he/she should not need to do the dog paddle to stay afloat.
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This is a great vest. I am 6'2", 240 lbs. Wife has those hehehe's fits over them great. Wearing it all of the time now. Early spring I was involved in a drowning rescue at local lake. Grandfather and 12 year old grandson. fishing pole went into water, grandfather fell overboard trying to save a $0.000 pole. Came up 4 days later. Sad. Yes, wife and I have vest on board, we fish all of the time. Getting older, Had tried another of these TYPE vest several years ago. Could not stand the fit around our neck. This one, Put it on and wear all day. After the spring event, We put our new Onyx A-24 vest on. Never take them off. That is our deal with all of our children. We are 80. Now, get it on and wear it.
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Probably, I used it for snorkeling, but it's got acord and big clip that you can attach to yourself or clothing.
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So this vest is definitely not for non-swimmer. While it provides outstanding flotation, at your finger tips, while snorkeling. There is a disclaimer on the inside of the vest, expressing that it should not be used as a PFD. Also, the darn thing rides up on you. You have to rig something to keep it down, especially when slightly inflated. That said, it does provide awesome flotation if you are snorkeling for a long time...
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Yes. I wish I had it when I went to the Galapagos island last month. I was snorkeling and would have felt safer if I had taken the flotation with me. I'm 5' with a waist of 33" and I got the small. You can use it for floating and when you turn it around, you can use it for swimming. Love it. Check the sizes and make sure you get the right one. Good luck.
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It would be hard to know for sure but I would suggest a small at the very least the vest should fit snug when all strapped in. It would be best to trial fit some at a store first for proper sizing
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Using the measurement guidelines provided, I bought the medium for my dog. She is about 40-45 lbs. It fit fairly snug around the stomach; and we had to pin it at the neck to keep it from coming unzipped in the water, but my dog has a big neck. I would rather it be a little tight than too loose in the water. It's a nice vest. I hope this helps you.hope this is of some help to you.
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I can't say with certainty since I got a medium size vest. It might depend on whether you want to zip it up or not. If not, probably no problem. If you do, keep in mind that the zipper on this vest is often hard to unhook. There is also a strap that snaps closed. It is looser than the zipper, so may be enough to work for you.
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Absolutely. The straps are very long. I've worn this over a thick down jacket without any fitment issues. Keep in mind though that's its really a one size fits MANY concept. I highly recommend it.
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Probably. If you are being towed or using any kind of rope I'd recommend. If you are sail surfing, not sure. Have fun!
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If he/she has a life jacket on the dog will float. I would strongly advise that you NOT hook the orange cord or anything else to the jacket as this could be very dangerous for your precious cargo. The cord could get tangled on something very quickly and you might not be able to rescue the dog. I only tell you this because I have a lot of experience with dogs. We use the cord as a tie out for our 80 lb labs when we are camping.
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I purchased this vest to use while fishing from a boat. I like it because there is much less bulk than a regular life vest. The vest inflates itself when the red handle on the left is pulled. Although I have had no problems with mine, if I could not swim, I don't think I would bet my life on i