VEST CERTIFICATIONS

CGA APPROVED

US Coast Guard Approved Life Vest

US/CANADA APPROVED

US Coast Guard & Transport Canadian Approved Life Vest

CE APPROVED

An EU Approved European Tournament Jacket

NON CGA APPROVED

Non US Coast Guard Approved Life Vest

VEST FIT & FUNCTION

MANHATTAN TAILORED FIT

Designed entirely for the avid waterman. We went deep into the outfitting process and borrowed some principles from lifelong NYC tailors who know what it takes to form a flawless fit. Once Mr. Manhattan got the dimensions all dialed in, the next step was to perfect the ratio of sizes ranging from XS all the way to a 4XL. So not only did we create the perfect fit, but we have it in 8 different sizes.

2 TO 1 FOAM

We always push the boundaries. Nobody is treating life vests with the passion for progression the way we are. The standard in CGA vests, the Capella 3.0 has 2 to 1 foam for the first of its kind with tapered buoyancy. The foam starts in the chest at 2” thick, then fades to 1” thick around your stomach region. The result – buoyancy where you have to have it, and mobility where you want it.

LONGER TORSO

Some of our vests are designed 2” longer than a standard vest. Sometimes it’s just a little awkward when your belly button is saying hello.

WOMEN'S TAILORED FIT

We took our award winning fit and adapted if for a women's physique in two of our models.

STANDARD TORSO

Based around the symmetry of a standard chest size. Created for the not too long, yet not too short guy.

CYLINDRICAL CONSTRUCTION

There was this homie named Capella from back in the day. He knew the earth was round. We ripped off his theories and made our vests round. A cylindrical fit that curves to your body unlike any flat vest. The only vest of its kind.

OVERSIZED ARM HOLES

Sometimes those arms like to flap – these bigger holes let you roll the windows down with ease.

FOAM TIE STRAPS

We tuck our foam in a harness so there is no shift between the neoprene shell and the inner foam.

DIAMOND FLEX FOAM

Diamonds are now a man's best friend too! A new siped pattern in our foam fora primo formation around your body.

VEST FOAMS

COAST GUARD APPROVED

AIR FOAM

The lightest and most buoyant foam available. Not only is it slender on the scale, this exclusive foam is also siped for added mobility.

CUSHION FOAM

Roughly 30% heavier than Air Foam, but man is it comfy when you slip it on.

SUPPORTIVE FOAM

For the rider that wants extra pressure on their back with built in lumbar support. Power and response in your jacket.

VEST FOAMS

IMPACT

AIR FOAM

Keep the weight down and amplitude up. For the rider that thinks of ounces as pounds – a lightweight marvel.

FLEX FOAM

A slinky for your chest. It will bend, twist and turn in any direction you need it to.

VEST MATERIALS

ENGINEERED CROSS WOVEN MESH

A more adaptive material than a traditional neoprene.

4 WAY STRETCH

Your body can end up in some contorted positions when you are riding – this material has the mobility to take that journey with you.

2 WAY STRETCH

A neoprene sponge material that moves side to side when you do.

GLIDE SKIN

We live in a world that likes bling. Glide skin is shiny, actually it’s more just expensive looking. Which makes it cool and relevant.

WATER RESISTANT LINER

You know that annoying face you make when you have to try on your buddy’s wet life vest? Not no more. We created a liner that greatly reduces water seeping into a vest, and most importantly, reducing the weird “wet vest” face.

NECK & ARM HOLE FLEECE LINER

Happy kids = happy boating. Nothing makes kids happier than the so! fleece lining on our vests. That’s why all of our little tyke models come equipped with this happy technology.

BOA CLOSURE SYSTEM

This popular device was created to modify your fit with the spin of a dial.

H20 YARN

A wide selection of our fabrics are knitted with yarn made from recycled plastic water bottles.

H20 GLUE

Most of our neoprene is laminated together with a water based glue.

NATURE'S NEOPRENE

Neoprene is normally made of petrochemicals - instead we use neoprene made from Limestone. It also lasts longer and is more comfortable.

NEO WEBBING COVER

Our high-end kid's vests come with a neo webbing cover to insure comfort.