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Deluxe Kids' Neoprene Life Vest
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Deluxe Kids' Neoprene Life Vest
Lightweight comfortable vests designed to fit active younger boaters. Sculpted foam vest with front zipper and quick-release buckles gives your child a secure, custom-like fit. Stretchable Flex-Back panel provides greater maneuverability, while large armholes offer greater range of motion. Child and infant models feature a leg strap for added safety. Infant model also includes a pop-up pillow for head support and grab strap for quick recovery.
- USCG Type: Infant: Type II; Child: Type III
- Intended Use: Recreational
- Flotation Material: PVC foam
- Shell Fabric: BioLiteâ„¢ Neoprene with 4-way stretch zone
- Straps: 2 body belts
- Closure: Zipper; quick-release buckles
- Warranty: One year
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by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Adjustable (6)
- Comfortable (5)
- Lightweight (4)
- Durable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Boating / sailing (5)
- Chest Size:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
80%
(4 reviews)
Feels too big
- Reviewer Profile:
- Intermediate (4)
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Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Restricts Movement
Best Uses
- Boating
Comments about West Marine Deluxe Kids' Neoprene Life Vest:
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- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Easy to use
- Fits snug
- Managable
Cons
Best Uses
- Playing in waves
- Tubing
- Wading
Comments about West Marine Deluxe Kids' Neoprene Life Vest:
We bought this life jacket for our daughter, who's 16 months old and under 30 lbs. She was too small to fit in the life jackets you find at most stores in our area. We use it on her to play in the ocean waves and walk around in the Shenandoah River, which is only about a foot deep. It keeps her up in the pool also, as she walks from the very shallow part to the two feet and doesn't realize the water depth change!
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Boating
- Safety around water
- Waterskiing
Comments about West Marine Deluxe Kids' Neoprene Life Vest:
Bought several of these for our grandchildren to wear around our cottage and out boating. Not one complained about the fit. Would definitely purchase again.
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Ventilation
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
Cons
- Hard to Adjust
Best Uses
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Paddling
- Personal Watercraft
- Wakeboarding
- Waterskiing
Comments about West Marine Deluxe Kids' Neoprene Life Vest:
Kids it was purchased for a mid-range of the weight for this vest, yet the vest fits very tight.
- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
Pros
- Adjustable
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
Cons
- Restricts Movement
- Too Hot
Best Uses
- Boating
Comments about West Marine Deluxe Kids' Neoprene Life Vest:
We bought this for our five month old granddaughter and liked it, mainly because we put safety first. She didn't like the fact that she couldn't get her hands in her mouth - it restricted her arm movements. However, I believe that the older she gets and as she grows, it will work well. I did recommend it to a friend for her grandchild and she bought one as also.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Adjustable
- Comfortable
Cons
- No Upper Back Flotation
Best Uses
- Boating
- Infants
Comments about West Marine Deluxe Kids' Neoprene Life Vest:
I originally bought the Mustang Lil' Legends Kids' Vest for my 5 month old as this West Marine model did not show-up when narrowing my search by size to "Infant-Child" (I found it in store later). Although the West Marine model lacks the upper back flotation the Mustang model has, and the larger arm and neck openings are likely a disadvantage if your infant falls in the water, useability and comfort are important considerations. The West Marine model is much easier to get on (with the larger arm openings), allows baby to move his head some, and the neoprene fabric is soft and comfortable on his skin. The end result is a happy, more comfortable baby. The Mustang model made it so he couldn't move his head at all as the sharp seams dug into his neck; it was also very hard to get on. The Mustang model seems safer, but it's just not practical, so I'm going with this West Marine model instead.
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
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Deluxe Kids' Neoprene Life Vest
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