Buy Stearns Competitor Series Life Jacket(Navy,3X-Large)Stearns Competitor Series Life Jacket(Navy,3X-Large) Product Description:
- 3XL size fits chests 54-56"
- Two adjustable belts and chest strap for a comfortable fit
- Stearns exclusive Arrow-Lock buckles
- Fleece-lined, standup collar
- Plenty of large pockets for convenient storage
Product Description
The Stearns Competitor Series Life Jacket is comfortable, reliable, and packed with convenient features. The Competitor features soft flotation foam inside, with a fleece-lined, stand-up collar for your comfort. Two adjustable belts and chest strap, all featuring the Stearns Arrow-Lock buckle, ensure that you can adjust the life jacket to your shape for a secure fit. Zippered, easy-access front pockets are the size of tackle boxes; alone with side entry handwarmer pockets and a pliers pocket with closure tab, you'll have all the storage you need at your fingertips. A handy D-ring is built in. This Type III personal flotation device (PFD) is Coast Guard approved.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
Affordable, Buoyant, but a Little Uncomfortable
By ehkay
The Good:The two adjustable straps enable the Stearns Competitor Series Vest to conform to your body; coupled with the third strap, I have no fear that, in a rough current, I'd lose the jacket.The numerous pockets offer more-than-sufficient storage options. These pockets protect against light mist and occasional splashes. However, none of the pockets are waterproof, so be sure to place sensitive items in a waterproof bag.The Bad:The fleece around the collar actually may irritate your neck. When paddling a kayak, the jacket shifts with each left-to-right-to-left paddle motion. As a result, the fleece rubs my neck quite a bit. While at first it does not cause any discomfort, after a few hours, it does. You should consider the collar feature and whether you spend extended time on the water before you purchase this vest.The jacket, like most life jackets, has a tendency to ride up my torso. However, this is common to most life jackets because they fit above the waist and have no straps, etc. to keep them at a certain level. You'll likely have to readjust it on your body when wearing it, especially if you're on a boat seat that has back support.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Very nice vests for the price but 4XL to 7XL is optimistic at best.
By reelfishin
This is a very well made and comfortable vest, especially for the price. It also provides ample pocket space which is handy when fishing.My only disappointment was in it's sizing. I had hoped that by buying the largest vest made, I would be able to use this during the winter months however, it's just large enough to fit me with no jacket on. My normal jacket size is a 2XL, having a 58" chest, and a 42" waist at 6'3" tall. With this life vest completely expanded to it's largest size, it just fits me wearing only a T shirt. It's advertised as 4XL to 7XL, but I'd say it's more like a 2XL at best. If I were any larger, it would not fit at all. The added collar and leg straps are a nice feature, I'm not sure it would be at all functional without the leg straps as this style vest tends to ride up in the water. It is one of the more comfortable vests I've owned, but it's usefulness in warmer weather is yet to be seen as I had planned to make this my winter life vest. I have yet to find a larger life vest made, and still have not found one that fits over top of a winter coat. With that in mind, I guess this is as good as it gets.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Great Comfort
By Slow Motion
This is my 2nd set of these life jackets. They are so comfortable that I would have no other. I have a 19 foot bay boat and always have 4 on hand. My first set held up nicely (but they flew out of the boat on the way home).
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