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How tight is your impact vest ?

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Created by LeStef > 9 months ago, 5 Mar 2021
LeStef
ACT, 514 posts
5 Mar 2021 2:11PM
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Hi guys, I just received my new impact vest (ION, Vector Core, ordered from Xtreme-Inn).
It is quite small, it fits me but it is tight over my wetsuit. It's bearable, but wonder if it will stretch or too much after an hour on the water ?

How tight should it be ? Or do I have to change it, order a new one ?
Thanks.

seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
5 Mar 2021 1:48PM
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my ion vest stretches when wet so you should be fine, and you don't want it riding up to your ears when you fall in

thedoor
2469 posts
5 Mar 2021 12:41PM
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since covid beer, my impact vest is quite a bit tighter and significantly more difficult to zip up. but I do not notice any adverse effects on the water

LeStef
ACT, 514 posts
5 Mar 2021 10:14PM
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seanhogan said..
my ion vest stretches when wet so you should be fine, and you don't want it riding up to your ears when you fall in


Thanks Sean, I went tonight at our regular 6pm Easterly blast in Canberra, the vest was great, couldn't feel it on, don't really want to test the impact though. Cheers.

Dcharlton
320 posts
6 Mar 2021 6:17AM
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They're supposed to be snug but you may want to get one the next size up.

DC



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