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A life jacket isn’t optional gear — it’s the most important thing on the boat. For tow sports you want a comfortable, secure Coast Guard-approved vest that lets you move and stays put during a hard fall.
Get the right type
Most tow-sports riders want a Coast Guard-approved Type III watersports life jacket — designed for freedom of movement and impact. It must be USCG-approved, correctly sized, and buckled snug so it can’t ride up over your head in the water.
Neoprene vs nylon
Neoprene vests fit snug and are comfortable for active riding; nylon vests are cooler and more affordable. Either works if it’s approved and fits. Check the chest-size and weight rating on the label.
Fit is everything
A jacket that’s too loose is dangerous. Buckle it, then pull up on the shoulders — it shouldn’t slide past your ears. Keep a properly sized watersports life jacket for every person aboard, always.