Is this vest coast guard approved?
264177
It was when I bought it. I am over 200 lbs and it keeps me afloat. I use it kayaking as it has so many pockets. I can keep my phone and keys on me in water proof bags and easy to get to in the vest.
264178
Ditto to the other answers. The Coast Guard info is silk screened on the inside of the back panel.
644625
Yes. It's awesome. I'm glad I bought it as my first weight vest. The next one I'm probably going to invest in is the one that's half sized
1130784
Yes they are - we use them for our dragon boat race team and the association is very strict about what we wear. http://www.stearnsflotation.com/Comfort-Seriestrade-Life-Vest-P16.aspx
1678016
It may be possible, however I do not have such a requirement. The vest is a great buy very comfortable once you get it adjusted to your body type. Is very rugged in construction. I work security for a private company and wear it everyday. Hope this helped you.
1130786
I specifically looked to see if the one I purchased was CGuard approved and it was. Most of the ones I checked out told you right upfront if they had this approval.
702789
I am no expert, I sail and have been caught in some pretty bad weather and my vest never became activated. I hope this was helpful.
2121491
I'm an 38ish on the waist and from what I've seen of and read the vest can go to about a 43 or more. So unless your armor is really bulky it should work just fine.
974636
Not with any luck. It is a life jacket, it's purpose is to keep you afloat if you are not a good swimmer or if laws wherever you are boating or floating in my case mandate it.
145109
Yes this is a personal floatation device / vest. It is really well made, I love mine.
1013317
The pouches are decent sized and can be double stacked if you have to. The vest itself is a pullover only. There is no Velcro or zippers on the front that let you put the vest on like a jacket. Pouches are decent sized and quality. Overall it's a decent vest for the money.
1231800
The vest is adjustable at the shoulders and waist. It fits almost any build.
2145911
I'm not sure. The Vest only gives the manufacture date of 2005 March: Model AO10000LGB.
1224155
It is a U.S Coast Guard approved type lll marine head. And meets all No Discharge regulations. Hope that helps. Jim. Down Time Marine
2211922
I bought two of these for my 10 & 11 year old grandsons. The vests have a wide range of adjustments and I am sure it would work for you. They are 85 & 95 lbs and at first the vest seemed to big, but they were able to adjust it down to fit them.
221633
As a Coasty: No. The United States Coast Guard actively moniters Marine VHF on Channel 16 and 22A due to FCC regulations. The boats and shore units are capable of monitering other stations; however Channel 16 (156.8 mhz) is the international hailing and distress frequency and this is the channel you should have your radio set to in case of an emergency. These radios do not cover channel 16 or any marine-band radios.Please be safe, always have a life jacket for every person on a vessel and VHF marine radio as well as any and all other safety gear necessary for your chosen form of maritime travel. As a Coasty: No. The United States Coast Guard actively moniters Marine VHF on Channel 16 and 22A due to FCC regulations. The boats and shore units are capable of monitering other stations; however Channel 16 (156.8 mhz) is the international hailing and distress frequency and this is the channel you should have your radio set to in case of an emergency. These radios do not cover channel 16 or any marine-band radios.Please be safe, always have a life jacket for every person on a vessel and VHF marine radio as well as any and all other safety gear necessary for your chosen form of... » Read More As a Coasty: No. The United States Coast Guard actively moniters Marine VHF on Channel 16 and 22A due to FCC regulations. The boats and shore units are capable of monitering other stations; however Channel 16 (156.8 mhz) is the international hailing and distress frequency and this is the channel you should have your radio set to in case of an emergency. These radios do not cover channel 16 or any marine-band radios.Please be safe, always have a life jacket for every person on a vessel and VHF marine radio as well as any and all other safety gear necessary for your chosen form of maritime travel. « Show Less
603232
I do not know if it is OSHA approved but it is well built and very sturdy. I feel very secure using it.
768044
Yes. "U.S. Coast Guard Approval Number 160.064/4665/0" is printed on the inside of the product.