Baller 6balls Posted June 24, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2016 Anyone using one? I have an oneil right now. Love the flexibility but so little flotation and I'm a negatively buoyant guy, anyway. Looking to maintain the thin feel/mobility but pick up just a little flotation...doesn't have to be coast guard flotation just tired of having to keep my lungs full while the rope gets shortened to keep my head above water. THX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 24, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2016 I have one. Its very comfortable and it had plenty of flotation. The down side is that after a little over a year it began stretching and the pads started moving around. I'm thinking about a stokes next time. Anyone have a stokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Onside135 Posted June 24, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2016 I had one and loved the fit and function of the vest, but durability left a bit to be desired. I loved the vest so much though that I ordered a replacement at the end of last summer. After receiving the vest I discovered that they made drastic changes to the impact vest last year. I think they had some quality control issues with the manufacturers or something. The vest I received fit horribly. I'm 6'3" 210lbs and they recommended a medium. I doubted this but went with the medium. It turned out to be so big I was swimming in it, and it was so short it didn't cover from my mid torso down at all. It was pretty laughable. I spoke with them and they said they are well aware of the issue and would be fixing it. Bottom line, before you order one, I would definitetly call and make sure they have corrected the fit and sizing issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 24, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2016 the Eagle Platinum vests have a little extra flotation built in to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sivota Posted June 25, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2016 I have had two. The first flaked and peeled. That has been resolved - the second did not peel but it did stretch and the pads moved around just like @gregy. The back flips up when I drop in. Eagle now and very pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 25, 2016 Administrators Share Posted June 25, 2016 @6balls I've been using a prototype 2017 impact vest for a number of months now. It has plenty of flotation and is super comfortable. I would assume they are going to come to Market soon. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted June 26, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2016 @gregy -?I wear the Mapple jacket that was made by Stokes and it's my favorite vest of all time, and I have a closet full of them - many that still look brand new - the Stokes hasn't come off since I bought it three seasons ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted June 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2016 My wife has a Camaro vest that is not yet 2 years old. It is showing a lot of wear and she complains that the pads move around in it. Her previous vests were an Eagle, Rip Curl, and O'Neill. I would rate the Eagle as the best based on wear and fit. The Rip Curl held up well, but weighed a ton. The O'Neil was good and a close second to the Eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brody Posted November 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2016 Any more update on the 2017 camaro. Thinking with my low back issues it might be a game changer??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MuskokaKy Posted November 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2016 @6balls - @Horton has been talking about an Eagle BOS version vest. I think they said on any Eagle model but dont quote me. @Horton whats the status of the baller vest? Looking for two for some neighbours to the north; and ya thats how we spell neighbours up here LOL. Hopefully before the x-mas season. Everyone loves their eagle vests! Baller Vest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 17, 2016 Administrators Share Posted November 17, 2016 @MuskokaKy That is a good question. I will see if I can get a decision on that next week. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skier2788 Posted November 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2016 @brody perfski had this on instagram guess they are in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautibynature Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 @Horton how do the sizes run? If I wear a L Eagle would a L in Camaro fit the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted November 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 18, 2016 Damn...that black is perty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 18, 2016 Administrators Share Posted November 18, 2016 @Nautibynature the Eagle stuff fits extra snug. The Camaro is more normal sizing. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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