O'Brien Ladies Flex V-Back Life Jacket

2201803
by O'Brien
$82.99 USD
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We want you to get the right fitting jacket the first time. Please refer to our size guidelines before ordering your jacket. 

Flexible and lightweight, the Women’s Flex V-Back gives you all of the safety, comfort, and performance you could ask for from CGA life jacket. With multiple hinges and the V-Back stretch panel, this vest provides unsurpassed mobility; accommodating any change in position that you make. Of course, the full front zipper and two concealed, adjustable belts are still there to keep things snug and make sure you get the most out of your life jacket. On top of that, this life jacket incorporates BioLite technology making it lighter, breathable and more environmentally friendly than neoprene. Harmonized U.S. Coast Guard/Transport Canada Approved

  • V-Back stretch panel – Delivers a more accommodating fit and increases maneuverability
  • BioLite construction – Neoprene alternative that is soft, lightweight, breathable and eco-friendly
  • Multiple front and side hinges
  • Zip closure and 2 concealed, adjustable belts for security
  • PWC lanyard attachment ring
  • AVAILABLE SIZES: XS / SM / M / LG / XL
  • Harmonized U.S. Coast Guard/Transport Canada Approved

The Right Size – One seemingly common misconception is that life jacket sizing falls in line with your favorite t-shirt. It doesn’t. Please use the size chart in the image gallery above to accurately determine the appropriate size for your life jacket.

The Right Fit – Life jackets should be snug, but not so tight that it impacts your breathing. If you are in-between sizes, most people tend to choose the larger size for a snug fit that isn’t too tight.

For more information on how your life jacket should fit, please watch the video below.

Vest Size Charts

We want you to get the right fitting jacket the first time. Please refer to our size guidelines before ordering your jacket. 

**Please note that if your stomach measurement is larger than your chest measurement, use your stomach measurement. Overall fit of a jacket when dry is supposed to be tight. In a neoprene vest you must be able to stretch the vest 2" to 3" to zip it up, if the zipper meets together without having to stretch the vest is too big.

 

Neo Vest Size Chart

Adult Vest

Chest Size

Adult XS

28″ – 32″

Adult SM

32″ – 36″

Adult MD

36″ – 40″

Adult LG

40″ – 44″

Adult XL

44″ – 48″

Adult 2XL

48″ – 52″

Adult 3XL

52″ – 56″

Teen

28″ – 32″

Kids Vest

Weight

Youth

50 – 90 lbs.

Child

30 – 50 lbs.

Infant

Up to 30 lbs.

Neo Vest Size Chart

Adult Vest

Chest Size

Adult XS

28″ – 32″

Adult SM

32″ – 36″

Adult MD

36″ – 40″

Adult LG

40″ – 44″

Adult XL

44″ – 48″

Adult 2XL

48″ – 52″

Adult 3XL

52″ – 56″

Adult 4XL

56″ – 62″

Adult 5XL

62″ – 68″

Adult SM/MD

32″ – 40″

Adult LG/XL

40″ – 52″

Adult Super XL

50″ – 60″

Adult EX-Super XL

60″ – 70″

Teen

28″ – 32″

Kids Vest

Weight

Youth

50 – 90 lbs.

Child

30 – 50 lbs.

Infant

Up to 30 lbs.

Wakeboard Size Chart

Your Weight (lbs)

Your Wakeboard Size (cm)

Your Long Wakeboard Size (cm)

25-70
40-85
65-110
70-130
100-170
150-225
170-250
200-275

111-118
118-130
124-134
130-138
134-142
138-146
142-146
146+

118-128
130-140
134-144
138-148
142-152
146-156
148-156
166+

Wakeboard Binding Size Chart

Wakeboard Bindings Sizing Chart
Men XS/SM M L XL XXL
USA 6.5-7.5 8.0-9.0 9.5-10.5 11.0-12.0 13.0+
UK 5.5-6.5 7.0-8.0 8.5-9.5 10.0-11.0 12.0+
EUR 38.5-40.0 40.5-42.0 42.5-44.0 44.5-45.5 47.0+
CM 24.5-25.5 26.0-27.0 27.5-28.5 29.0-30.0 31.0+
           
Women XS S M L  
USA 5.0-5.5 6.0-6.5 7.0-8.5 9.0-10.0  
UK 2.5-3.0 3.5-4.0 4.5-6.0 6.5-7.5  
EUR 35.0-35.5 36.0-37.0 37.5-39 40.0-41.0  
CM 22.0-22.5 23.0-23.5 24.0-25.5 26.0-27.0  
 
How to pick the right wakeboard?
Wakeboards should be picked according to your level of experienced. Riding a beginner wakeboard is different from experiencing an advanced wakeboard plank.
Rocker curve is one of the roots of the performance definition of a board. Different styles and approaches require different curves. There is no "right" curve that work for everyone. It's all about what feels right for you.
You'll see different boards incorporate varying degrees of these four basic rocker types.
The continuous rocker profile offers a smooth, predictable ride, with flowing transitions into turns. The hybrid rocker profile blends two curves together for improved performance.
The three-stage rocker profile adds a break in the curve for aggressive riding style and a flatter center curve for speed and rail control.
The five-stage rocker profile gives the rider an extra straight-up kick off the wake without the braking effect of a traditional abrupt three-stage bottom curve.
Bigger boards are a great option for slow speed rides and for beginner wakeboarders.
 
Paddleboard Size Chart

Maximum Suggested Weight Limit

Board

Length

Volume

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Lacuna

10’6″

179.2

200 lbs.

235 lbs.

300 lbs.

Lacuna

11′

190.8

210 lbs.

250 lbs.

325 lbs.

Lacuna

11’6″

202.6

225 lbs.

270 lbs.

350 lbs.

Tokio

10′

200

210 lbs.

250 lbs.

325 lbs.

Passage

12′

235

250 lbs.

310 lbs.

400 lbs.

Eclipse

10’6″

179.2

200 lbs.

235 lbs.

300 lbs.

Eclipse

11′

190.8

210 lbs.

250 lbs.

325 lbs.

Mist

10’6″

179.2

200 lbs.

235 lbs.

300 lbs.

Vapor

10’6″

300

250 lbs.

350 lbs.

450 lbs.

Vapor

11’6″

330

275 lbs.

375 lbs.

475 lbs.

Zephyr

10’6″

246

230 lbs.

330 lbs.

430 lbs.

Mercer

10’8″

N/A

210 lbs.

235 lbs.

300 lbs.

Mercer

8′

N/A

100 lbs.

150 lbs.

200 lbs.

The appropriate board size depends on weight, skill level,
and volume of the board. The more you weigh, and the
lower your skill level, the bigger the board you’ll need.
  • One liter of volume floats one kg weight.
  • In order to factor in your skill level, multiply your Skill Level Factor x Your Weight in kilograms to get your recommended volume in liters.
  • 1 Lb. is approximately equal to .45 kg.
  • When in doubt, lean to the next board size up.
SKILL FACTOR:
Beginners = 2
Intermediate = 1.7
Advanced = 1.3
Calculating Board Volume:
(Your Weight in lbs. X .45) x Skill Factor = Target Volume
Example:You are a beginner and you weigh 195 lbs.
(195 lbs. X .45) x2 (Skill Factor) = 175.5
Your board should have a minimum volume of 175.5 liters.