I don't actually wear this life jacket, but tried it on once. I only acquired this life jacket so I wouldn't break the law while paddle boarding. Light weight, can be squished and still hold shape. Great, cheap way to avoid ticket.

I hope to never need it but I'm glad I got it. Good fit. Adjustable. Value priced.

We swim in oceans several times a year. These are great.

My kayak safety is certain an looks good, too. Nice fit, not too bulky. Didnt impede my rowing or fishing movements or ride up.

Ok, so to add a bit more thrill to my family's RVing experiences, I decided to buy a couple of inflatable kayaks (Intex Explorer K2--@ Academy.com $99.99 BTW) and as always I thought -- safety first. I wanted a life jacket that:
1. is very visible on the water (I got the yellow and black one),
2. performs as intended, i.e.:will keep me afloat/save my life,
3. fits well,
4. looks cute
5. matches my kayaks

with the latter of the two being the most important (gotta look cute falling off the kayak right.)

Well this jacket ticked all my boxes. The 4 buckles (not 3 like the others) are very sturdy. I had to really apply some finger strength to get them apart. I feel soooo much more safer when I snap together that 4th buckle. Just kidding-I'm sure the 3 buckles are very safe too. The sides are open which allows for wider adjustability if needed. The side openings also allow for comfortable rowing and swimming motions so my arms won't get chafed from rubbing against the jacket.

It is a US Coast Guard Type III approved jacket, whatever that means. It says weight is >90 lbs, chest 30"-52", strength tested up to 50MPH but does not protect against water impact with an intended use as a Ski Vest. So skiers, if I understand that correctly, you may suffer internal bleeding from impact but the vest will still look cute on you up to 50MPH --good luck-- too extreme for me. And for you germaphobes--- you cannot dry clean or machine wash this thing, so Lysol/Clorox wipes will have to do. Did I mention it looks really cute on me? I mean, as cute as a life jacket could look on somebody. I am approx. 135 lbs, chest about 36" not a very busty woman at all ,waist 29" and I only had to make minor adjustments out of the box. Tried it on with my swimsuit bottom and my hubby said I looked awesome --but he's bias and I was showing a lot of skin so you be the judge of that comment.

Side delivery note: had my first experience with Amazon's Sunday delivery and absolutely loved it. I am an online shopping junkie and the quicker I can get my fix the better-- love it-- ordered this jacket Friday night around 9:00pm. Was told by Amazon it would arrive on Sunday. Thought Amazon had made a mistake b/c nobody delivers on Sunday but when the order status updated to Out For Delivery on Sunday by the USPS I said WIBD. I got it Sunday before noon. Very happy with this purchase - from product to delivery.