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STEARNS Hydroprene Life Orange Medium Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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4.1
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Description of STEARNS Hydroprene Life Orange Medium

Whether you're riding a wake or swimming a mile, the sculpted back design is going to move comfortably with you. Our lightweight Hydroprene Material technology is our softest, most maneuverable material-perfect for an entire day at the lake. Ride-up tabs in the front allow you to pull your US Coast Guard-approved jacket back into place when you jump into the water, and two adjustable buckled straps and zippered front keep the vest in place for the entire ride. Hydroprene Material is also tough, and coupled with PVC foam inside and 1.5-inch webbed straps, you're sure to catch wakes in it season after season. Lightweight Hydroprene Material construction for softer comfort and more maneuverability. Modern styling plus soft, comfortable hydroprene material, lightweight flotation foam, and heavy-duty 1.5-in. U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Approved for use for individuals weighing 90 lbs or more.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Buy them, you won't regret it!

Well done, perfect for my kids, nice feeling. I order a medium size and it fits perfectly and I really liked the price, thanks for making something good and affordable 😊

Pros
  • Trial period for one year
Cons
  • Operating speed

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Well made, snug fitting

I am within the size I ordered and it fits very snugly. So if you are between sizes I would recommend going up a size. They are made from the most comfortable material and very well made, will buy again and again!

Pros
  • Satisfied so far
Cons
  • Thin

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great deal and quality but vests run small.

Great deal. I bought 2 more expensive Riva vests, not nearly as nice and comfortable as these, for less money. Thanks to the other reviewers who mentioned buying the next size up. These vests run small. If you need xlarge, go for 2xl.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • So far so good

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good quality life jacket

Good quality life jacket! I bought them on sale and they were great on our boat last summer. They keep their shape and the color is beautiful. The buckles are also made from a nice durable material and I don't think they will snap or break any time soon. We've only used them for one season, but so far I'm very happy with my purchase!

Pros
  • Lots of positive emotions
Cons
  • poorly thought out

Revainrating 3 out of 5

No size chart (jackets smaller)

The hacks look really nice but the size is definitely smaller. I have a 38" chest and bought a medium size which is too small for me. It fits me quite tight and is difficult to wear. The bottom strap is longer so I can lengthen it, but the top one is too short to fasten.

Pros
  • Best in niche
Cons
  • I vaguely remember

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Be very careful with the size you order.

It was a good product but I ordered a large size and the size was too tight. I ordered X Large and it fits well. I usually wear a large one. I tried to return the first order but the shipping cost was too high - over $15. Now they are in my garage. I rated this 2 stars due to the return issues I had.

Pros
  • Good product for the price
Cons
  • Fits

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best material for a comfortable day on the water

I like these hydroprene tail vests a lot more than old fashioned foam under nylon. The price was so attractive that I bought at least 2 more than I needed, but a shop is a shop and everyone in the family wants to use this type of vest. My rule of thumb is if you can't stand in the lake wear a vest no matter how good your swimmer is, so comfort is important and they have it.

Pros
  • Handy
Cons
  • Vulgarity

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Size chart not shown (smaller jackets)

Life Hacks look very beautiful, but the size is definitely small. I have a 38" chest and bought a medium size which is too small for me. It fits me quite tight and is difficult to wear. The bottom strap is longer so I can lengthen it, but the top strap is too short and won't close.

Pros
  • Front lifting tabs allow you to pull your Coast Guard approved jacket in place when jumping in the water, while two adjustable buckle straps and a front zip keep the vest in place. place for the whole trip.
Cons
  • I will write later

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Be very careful with the size you order.

It was a good product but I ordered a large size and it was too tight. I ordered X Large and it fits well. I usually wear a large one. I tried to return the first order but the shipping cost was too high - over $15. Now they are in my garage. I rated this 2 stars due to the return issues I had.

Pros
  • Contemporary style plus soft, comfortable hydroprene fabric, lightweight impervious foam and a durable 1.5" pocket. The life jacket is approved by the US Coast Guard. Approved for people weighing 90 pounds or more.
Cons
  • Big and chunky

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best material for a comfortable day on and in the water

I like these hydroprene vests from Stern a lot more than old fashioned foam under nylon. The price was so attractive that I bought at least 2 more than I needed, but a shop is a shop and everyone in the family wants to use this type of vest. My rule of thumb is if you can't stand in the lake wear a vest no matter how good your swimmer is, so comfort is important and they have it.

Pros
  • The Hydroprene material is also durable, and combined with the PVC foam interior and 1.5" webbing, you're sure to catch water stains season after season. Lightweight hydroprene construction for softer comfort and greater mobility.
Cons
  • Expensive