What is the speed rating on this vest is it suitable for jet ski use?
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We purchased size small. We have not used it for jet ski, but it says inside "Intended use: water ski, wakeboard and PWC vest". Below that it says "Strength tested at 50 mph (2.4 m/s) - not tested for personal protection from impact."
135537
No. The body of the vest is mesh, the rest of the vest is the solid floatation type material. It is an excellent vest, light weight and not bulky. My husband uses it for both kayaking and dragon boating.
816142
I have a Mariner 4 inflatable and with 2 adults and gear I can go at 5 mph at high elevation (makes a big difference if you're at a sea level vs. 6,000 feet). It runs great, never had any mechanical issues. Great buy for the money!
812972
Not sure what the official speed rating is but it has small bicycle wheels, so my guess is no more than 25 mph on streets and 10 mph off road. It has no suspension and a canvas box and cover so I don't recommend use on overly rugged terrain at any speed.
218813
you could try it. it is not waterproof. it is very comfortable. i like the front zipper. never was a fan of the zipper on back of the wetsuits i used while skiing and tubing altho i understand why. i use mine for hunting as a 2nd layer. i wear thermal underwear (long-johns) top and bottom and then this over that, generally. it worked well. i guess it would depend on your personal preference and if you want this suit directly against your skin
249489
I would think so, I however, wear mine in a pool in water 9' or more, and it does keep me on top of the water.As far as bulky wear, I suppose it may be a bit less bulk around the waist only compared to a full life vest...I neverthought of wearing it while I kayak! Thanks for asking the question Marvin!
1630455
No, in fact this is more of a for looks speedo than for function.. It is very inaccurate. Its all plastic and cheap.
1454698
I have no way of testing actual true speed, but I'm sure it will travel at the advertised 25 MPH. It is FAST and tons of fun to drive. Mine has been flipped once but it is very good and stable if and when driven properly. I am only a beginner to intermediate at running fast boats and my Whiplash 24 is the most boat for the money of the five boats I have. Don't hesitate to buy!!!
1139984
Unfortunately I'm in the middle of the Desert right now so it's being tested with the extreme heat, blowing sand, sweat, and dust. It's performed great so far. I have not been in the water w/ it yet. I am a scuba diver and it is guaranteed waterproof down to 33 feet so I will test it for you when I have the chance. It should work just fine. Just make sure you rinse it in fresh water if you take it into salt water. Salt water will destroy any metal over time.
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i used it for scuba diving, so even though there is no time limit, it was rarely in the water more than an hour at a time anyway, but some friends borrowed it for surfing and snorkeling. There was no problem. It's robust!
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the specs on the camera are waterproof to 18m/59ft, shock proof to 2m/2.2ft., freeze proof to -10*c/14*f. i only use it while snorkeling, so i cannot give a first hand review of its capabilities while diving with it. for snorkeling, it works great! any deeper than that i imagine you would need a bigger flash to capture any color. i also have to make sure to change the settings to underwater before taking the camera in the water.
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I have it on my jet ski. The only draw back I have is when I'm running 55mph and can't hear bc of the wind. But if you are just putting along in the woods with stock exhaust, you should be able to hear it quite well. Radio stations come in clear and the iPod/iPhone USB port works good. Haven't tried the sd card slot yet. If you accidentally submerge it under water, give it at least an hour to dry and it'll function properly again. No complaints at all.
481304
Didn't use it for skis but I did use it to transport three 8ft surfboards about 120 miles with no problem. Average speed of 70mph, it was a little loud but worked great
1556089
This fly fishing vest is only for gear not for safety,You should get a separate life jacket.i would get a larger size vest&where; your jacket under it.
1511318
All of the documentation I have found online states water resistant.Which usually means as long as you aren't diving with it you should be ok. My concern though would be the optical sensor on the back used for measuring heart rate. I personally would not swim with it on.
13789
Since the Jetson isn't capable of speeds faster than a bicycle I just wear a bike helmet when riding. I think the top speed other than down a steep hill is 20 mph.
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The jacket is highly adjustable. That said, it should adjust that much, I am 5'7" and weigh 210 Lb. I think that the adjustment is there. As for how the jacket reacts in the water I really can't say as I haven't been in the water with it on. I use it on my boat and thankfully haven't had to test that feature. I would think, for me, it would preform well as the fit is good. I can say that for a life vest it is fairly comfortable to wear.