A Life Vest That We'll Wear!

**Corona Mike** · 04-28-2017, 11:04 AM

I Recently Posted About A New Vest That Is For Sale That Is Similar To The Life Lines/Security/ETC. The RCD Vest Is Nice But Like The Other Race Vests, Uncomfortable! With Recent, Unfortunate, Things That Have Happened Here In Florida, I Looked Into A Life Vest That #1) Will Float You IF You Come Out Of The Boat Without Coming Off. #2) Is Comfortable That We Would Wear It, #3) Is Affordable. What I Came Up With Is A Stern's Performance Series Vest/Jacket. It Comes With A Neck Support, Three Chest Straps, Pleated Back So It Fits Your Body And Isn't Uncomfortable, And #4) Has Leg/Crotch Straps(2). Now They Are NOT A Race Vest! So, IF You Plan On Racing Or Testing I'd Suggest Buying A Vest That Is Designed For That! BUT! They Won't Fly Off On Impact Due To Not Having Leg/Crotch Straps. Price Varies... I Bought 2-Of Them. One Was $55.00 The 2nd One Was $66.00. Got Them Off Amazon. I Am And Have Been Guilty Of Running A LOT Harder Than I Should Without A Life Vest On. it, But With Something That Is SAFE! And Comfortable, I For One, Will Start Wearing One! I'm Tired Of Hearing About People I Know Or Read What They Have To Say On This Board Because They Are To Stuburn To Put A Life Jacket... Of ANY KIND... On! This Is A Cheep Price To Pay To Save Your Or Someone Riding With You, Life! Hope This Helps!!

**skiboater** · 04-28-2017, 01:07 PM

Mike...... do you have a model # on the Stern Vest?

**Corona Mike** · 04-28-2017, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by skiboater

Mike...... do you have a model # on the Stern Vest?

I Looked For A Model Number. And I'll Look Again But, If You Search Sterns Performance Vest You Will Find Them. I Know It Is A Nice Vest!

**VooDooChild 1267** · 03-20-2018, 01:22 AM

Is this it ? It's all i can find from Stearns with crotch straps

**texasvector** · 03-20-2018, 08:14 AM

https://www.coleman.com/government/t...sz=24&start=46

**outasite** · 03-20-2018, 10:16 AM

Have been using one of those for over five years.Great vest! And unlike my lifeline its legal.
mine is model 4185 org SAR

**VooDooChild 1267** · 03-20-2018, 10:22 AM

I have 4 on the way ! Glad i did not pull the trigger on the life line seeing how they ENJOY busting bawls around here.Even though the noise level of my engine will get me stopped.They have such a hard-on for 2 strokes !

**nelson edens** · 03-30-2018, 05:23 PM

I recently bought a 4185 org SAR. It fits better than any PFD I have ever owned. Has 2 leg straps, 3 big 2" buckles and zipper in front. Does not ride up in the back when you sit down.

Warning: if you don't like ORANGE, that's the only way it comes.

**roadkill636** · 03-30-2018, 06:24 PM

Im stupid and cant find this exact lofe jacket. Can someone post a LINK to this jacket that is for sale?
A direct link to this item please

**VooDooChild 1267** · 03-30-2018, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by roadkill636

Im stupid and cant find this exact lofe jacket. Can someone post a LINK to this jacket that is for sale?
A di..r.ect link to this item please

This is the jacket.Stearns 4185 sar

**DanUmbarger** · 03-30-2018, 06:43 PM

Roadkill....if you google Sterns type111 4185 life vest several sellers come up....here's the link to the above post https://www.go2marine.com/product/86...ch-rescue.html

Originally Posted by roadkill636

Im stupid and cant find this exact lofe jacket. Can someone post a LINK to this jacket that is for sale?
A direct link to this item please

**VooDooChild 1267** · 04-04-2018, 11:10 AM

I ended up taking advantage of West Marines price match/free shipping to store.Got mine in 2 days for $112 each.

**Instigator** · 04-05-2018, 02:31 AM

Good stuff Mike!

I stumbled on something very similar, yrs ago at a marine surplus house in Fla.
I bought a bunch and sold them to friends.

Loved them and believe they're Stearns.

Great post Mike.