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Stay Afloat And Safe: WACOOL Inflatable Scuba Vest For Adventurous Swimmers! Review

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Very good

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
Rating 
4.5
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Details

MaterialPolyester, Polyvinyl Chloride
BrandWACOOL
Exterior FinishPvc

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Buckle broke on first use

Got this for my 8yo to give me peace of mind while snorkeling. It's nice that it can be with completely un-inflated but I failed to consider that my son's mask is full face, so he can't blow into the straw to inflate. He wore it once, but then the buckle snapped off. We managed a second use by tying a knot. Fit was not great. He complained it rubbed on his neck. Still, nice to have as a backup, just in case.

Pros
  • Easy for younger children
Cons
  • Could potentially interfere with snorkeling equipment

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Does the Job! on my review.

We got this for our 3 kids (6, 9, 11) to aid with snorkeling. They pack super small, so I found them ideal for traveling. Also, they were very easy to inflate and snap on. I thought these were great. They we able to support my children enough that I felt comfortable taking them into really deep waters (my lightest child weighs 40 lbs, heaviest weighs about 90 lbs). My eldest complained that the when floating on her stomach the vest would rise up and become uncomfortable, but she also refused to

Pros
  • Fit our 8 year old grandson perfectly. Using in back yard pool.
Cons
  • May limit range of motion in shoulders and arms

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great for me! - my new review

I bought this not for snorkeling. You see, I have a pool and cannot swim. This vest, inflated just a little bit allows me to swim! I love it. Planning on buying one for my friend who visits and can’t swim either. I’m not endorsing using this as a life vest if you’re ocean swimming , but for my purposes it is perfect. I’m getting exercise and swimming like I always wished I could.

Pros
  • I get used to put it on whenever I am snorkeling in the ocean since I am not strong swimmer.
Cons
  • Not suitable for use in particularly strong currents or waves

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Attractive looking but dangerously defective

I purchased Neon-Green for me and Sky Blue color for my bf, both in adult sizes. Both colors are vibrant and highly visible. However, the "Neon-Green" is Neon-Yellow, which is slightly disappointing. The Sky-Blue one that is, in fact, turquoise color. They arrived in a mesh carry pouch. They are much more attractive than vests that they give you for free on the snorkel tours.Now the bad part. I probably should have tested this out before I went snorkeling in the open ocean but I did not. I…

Pros
  • Ok. Just kinda bulky.
Cons
  • Potential difficulty in inflating or deflating the vest quickly

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Worked great: my feedback

Wanted an inflatable similar to a rental I used for snorkeling. They are not bully to interfere with swimming. This worked great.

Pros
  • Packable and perfect for snorkeling with adults and kids
Cons
  • May impede swimming or diving movements

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Exercise tubes: my feedback

Bought these to use and my son & I love them. We live full time in our RV, so space is a premium! Having equipment that stows away neatly and compactly is awesome. Easy to use and versital.

Pros
  • Durable and long-lasting
Cons
  • May not be compatible with certain types of dive equipment or accessories

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Makes snorkeling fun!

This vest makes snorkeling fun for folks who love to look at fish without having to work at staying afloat! It is also great for children just learning how to snorkel! The vest deflates and fits nicely in a suitcase!

Pros
  • Fast Inflation and Deflation: Fully inflated in 15 seconds with your breath blow. Inflated it, keep you floating for a rest. Deflated the vest then you wanna dive down. Convenient blow in valve location. When deflated, just a book size, would not take up much luggage space.
Cons
  • Could potentially cause overheating in warmer water temperatures

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good product in my review

Good product, you have to fasten the strap that goes underneath your body tightly or the vest Will push against a full face snorkel and that will let the water in the mask. its lightweight and packs down small for travel.

Pros
  • Received it yesterday for my Mexico trip. Like the color and it's easy to use. Very satisfied
Cons
  • Could potentially limit maneuverability in tight spaces

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to use, great product

Currently going through physical therapy for a knee injury and am required to resistance tubing workouts. These work perfect! They are easy to use, durable and you can do the workouts right from your home.

Pros
  • ‎8.8 ounces
Cons
  • May not provide enough stability in choppy or rough water conditions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great! for my opinion

Im so glad I purchased this vest for snorkeling. It made it so easy and relaxing when we went out investigating the coral reefs in Hawaii! Great price and much cheaper than renting one for the week.

Pros
  • Just as described. Perfect
Cons
  • Could potentially cause neck strain or discomfort

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great purchase in my review

It was a last minute purchase for our trip to Hawaii. Made snorkeling experience great. It is small and compact to put in luggage bag and easy to inflate. Stayed inflated. Happy with purchase.

Pros
  • ‎No
Cons
  • Could potentially interfere with visibility during underwater exploration or photography

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect for first time snorkelers!

These really help first time snorkelers feel more comfortable in the water while they learn how to snorkel. We took our friend to Hawaii. She isn't a strong swimmer, but she felt at ease in the water using this to help her snorkel. We also just used them to float in the water bobbing up and down with the waves. So Fun!

Pros
  • Water Sports
Cons
  • May not be as customizable as traditional scuba gear

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product in my review

Love this life jacket, so easy to use and very handy. Easy to store and I love the bright color. Highly recommend this item.

Pros
  • I like that's it is small and comfortable to wear. Perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding and snorkling.
Cons
  • May not provide enough buoyancy for some swimmers

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nice. Would buy again.

This is one of my first resistance band sets I have purchased, and I am very happy with them so far. They work well and appear to be made out of high-quality material. They have certainly enhanced my workouts and I can feel and see their results. Definitely, recommend.

Pros
  • Worked perfectly on our vacation.
Cons
  • May not be suitable for beginners or those without diving experience

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Kept me up on my review.

Performed exactly as hoped and expected. Yellow was good for keeping visual contact on other family members who were snorkeling.

Pros
  • The only thing I wasn't keen on were the leg straps. But everything else was fine.
Cons
  • Although these look great we We actually returned them , our trip was canceled

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great assistance for snorkeling

Make your life easier when snorkeling! This device is easy to get on and inflates quickly. Perfect for just floating there and staring at the coral/fish.

Pros
  • With its simple and user-friendly design, this inflatable vest can be easily inflated and deflated, allowing you to focus on the fun of your adventure rather than worrying about your safety equipment
Cons
  • Could potentially become detached or lose air during use

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Literal lifesaver for snorkeling/scalloping/lobstering

Okay SO, I’m a good swimmer and am confident in water. My husband said I was dumb for ordering this BUT, he was wrong. We went scalloping this weekend and although we were ordered to stay near the boat at all times we began to drift with the current. I had put this on, un-inflated and went in with mask, snorkel and scallop bag. Again my husband told me I didn’t need the vest but it was so light weight I didn’t notice it was on and it actually ended up preventing my chest from getting as burnt…

Pros
  • Easy to use and pack for trips
Cons
  • May not provide enough protection against marine life

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Worked well for kids!

We used this for a whole week in Hawaii. No problems at all. Fits age 5 and up I’d say and even smaller adults. Travels well once deflated and folded. Great buy!

Pros
  • Muy lindo el diseño y facil de usar y guardar
Cons
  • May not be effective in emergency situations

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Worked great in my review

My kids (9, 7) both swim like sharks, but for snorkeling, I wanted something that would keep them at surface level with minimal effort. Because they're such bright colors, it was also really easy to spot them if I was further away. We'll definitely bring these along next time.

Pros
  • as shown.
Cons
  • May require additional maintenance compared to traditional scuba gear

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Compact and comfortable snorkeling accessory

I bought Youth and Adult vests for our recent trip. They both held up wonderfully and made snorkeling a lot easier. The packed up really small too, so they don't take up much space in your suitcase.

Pros
  • ‎WACOOL
Cons
  • May not be suitable for use in all weather conditions