When your ridden and done the things Shaun Murray has on a board, the importance of a vest that floats you with limited restrictions is key. For 2009 Shaun's new vest features all the comfort and protection he demands. We've included a post Shaun did explaining why a USCG Approved vest vs a comp vest......
"The next
time out, put on your vest, hop in the water, take a few big deep
breaths in to get some oxygen in your system so you can breath
absolutely all of your air out. As much as you can push out. See how
much you stay afloat. Now keep in mind, that if you take a hard fall,
get the wind knocked out of you and take in water to the lungs, you are
now even less buoyant.
I don't know the vest you are using, so I don't know the results. I am just asking you to do it for your own good.
When
people come to our camp, Travis and I have people do that with their
non CGA vests and they are surprised at how much of their head goes
under. Then we have them try it with the CGA vest and they are blown
away. Then end up using a CGA for the rest of the week and they don't
mind, especially when the take a hard smack to the mid section.
I
worked with Jet Pilot for a while get not only the function of my CGA
vest, but the look right. We put "hinges" in the foam so you could
still move around while having the required foam.
I know of people who have died wearing the comp vests because they sank.
I
was offered my vest in a comp version which would in turn make me
money. I turned it down. I'm not trying to toot my horn, but to let you
all know how important it is to me that you wear an approved vest."
Shaun Murray
Description
- Shaun Murray's All New Signature Model
- Custom Shape & Fit Designed & Tested by Murray
- Fully Sublimated Jet Pilot Designed & Developed Print
- Seal Skin Smooth Upper Torso
- Multiple Segmented Flex Panels
- Super Lightweight "Low Bulk" Design for Comfort & Fit
- Every Vest Ships with Shaun's Signature of Approval