Customer Reviews

X20 Universal Adult Life Jacket Vest - Red & Black

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

The PFDs were delivered quickly and were exactly what I ordered. I am a 6 foot man and they fit me very well. Not restrictive, easy to adjust the size. I wear it at all times while in the canoe. I would have given it 5 stars for being a just-fine PFD at a nice low price, however I have never gone swimming in it so I can't say how it would feel if I really needed it. Would buy another. Note that there is a large logo permanently printed on the back.

I got this as a low-cost, cool-looking life jacket to go with the kayak I bought at the same time. If you're looking for a cheap way to get around the life-preservers-are-mandatory laws, and you weigh 90 to ~135 pounds, and you have a small frame, then this is the life jacket for you! It looks especially cool alongside the blue one (Halo: Red vs. Blue, anyone?).

Now on to why I returned mine: Listing says "Universal Adult", but more accurately sized for a child. I'm 5'8" with shirt size 15 1/2 32-33; this was ridiculously small on me. Weight capacity on product: min 90 lbs, no max given.

Putting it on it was clear that it was not sized for even an average adult. My dad even took the opportunity to tactfully tell me how he thought I looked in it. The back section is very thin, and on it is printed the weight capacity "Minimum 90 lbs [, no maxiumum] -- I highly doubt this would do me much good in an emergency.

Use my experience as a size chart.
I am 5'8" - too tall; looks [not good].
I am 180 lbs - too heavy; not going to save me.
I wear shirts sized 32 1/2 32-33 - I could put this on, but it looked a little [not good].
I wear pants with waist 32 or 33 - use that how you will; I don't recommend beyond that.

Overall statement: Average (and larger) adults should refrain from purchasing this product unless they're not planning on actually wearing it.

Bought a red and a Blue one. It looks great. The price is fair.
Will definitly recommand this one

The vest is fine and it is constructed like the vest in the photo. However, it has some rather tacky screen printing on it to make it look like some sort of racer vest. I wanted a plain, solid-color, so that was disappointing. It fits fine and seems good quality, so I'll keep it. However, keep in mind that your vest may not be exactly what you're expecting.

I bought these for myself and my teenage son. We're both slender people and the vest fits us fine. The top strap is NOT adjustable, so I think that someone really large would not be able to fasten it. It should be fine for average sized people.

Bought 2 of these, for 2 small adults. Feared they would be too bulky, but not so. Plenty of room around the armholes and neck. Haven't had to test their flotation yet, but they are probably as comfortable as generic life vests can be, and a good value for the occasional boating excursion.

First off, I want to say that this is an amazing jacket for the price.
But I want to make sure you know that the top buckle is NOT adjustable, and because of that, the rest of the jacket can be only loosened until the top strap's tightness kicks in. The rest is a very VERY snug fit, and barely fits on my 11 yr old brother. I would purchase this again but it is too small for the people who will be on the boat. It is extremely hard for a 16 yr old with very slight build to get into.

I bought this jacket for a pending purchase of kayak....have not tested it in water. It fits well, easy to dress, carried in my safety kit. This is a PPE flotation jacket intended to keep you upright in water and not a ocean survival jacket. Choose RED for visibility.

We bought this/these for snorkeling. We aren't disappointed at all. This vest fits me (female 115 lbs) and also fits my husband (male 215 lbs). Good buoyancy, no deterioration, holding up well (several uses in salt and chlorine).

This item arrived on time and it is a good product for my family... It a good piece with very performance...Thank you...It has a good price...

The jackets themselves are fine. A retired coast guard captain recently suggested to me that cheap "Mae West" style jackets are better since they hold up the head of unconscious victims, unlike the vest design.

Some other higher visibility colors, particularly dayglow and/or fluorescent (glow in the dark) would be a good idea. This is especially in light of the price, which I now realize is artificially high. Shipping/handling fees bring up the price dramatically; I just wish I hadn't been in such a hurry before buying such common items. Please check local retailers (heck, even K-Mart!) before assuming that since these are the best bargains on Amazon, that it's about the best you can do.

Quality seems okay in and of itself, though.