Good CGA vest?

[KcSwerver]

So I ski part time on a private lake, part time on a public lake. I need a new Coast Guard approved vest, but I don't know which to go with. Any suggestions for certain vests? Warnings against others?

 

I'm 6'2" about 140 pounds. I'm about in a medium shirt size

 

I currently use a body glove CGA vest that is extremely bulky.

I also have a liquid force non CGA vest.

 

Thanks!

[Onside135]

This guy has done pretty well for himself sporting an Overton's vest...

 

 

[oldjeep]

Radar x-vest. Not too bulky and a ton of rib protection

[Wayne]

If you are open to an alternative closure system the O'neill Revenge comes in a USCG version. It's a little longer like a comp vest, not as thin, so it doesn't seem too bulky to me.

[rockdog]

@Onside135 the ultimate 'don't care what I look like, just get the job done' sort of guy.