Global Certifications
The perfect fit – CGA to impact, wakeboard to wake foil, traditional stature, or long upper torso, more comfort, less weight, added flexibility. Another milestone year in our vest line up – we are excited for you to see this innovative, broad based product line.
COAST GUARD APPROVED
US Coast Guard Approved Life Vest
US/CANADA COAST GUARD APPROVED
US Coast Guard & Transport Canadian Approved Life Vest
CE APPROVED
An EU Approved European Tournament Jacket
NON COAST GUARD APPROVED
Non US Coast Guard Approved Impact Jacket
CGA FILES
L50 VS. L70
Let’s talk Newtons. In water safety, a Newton is the standard unit used to measure buoyancy, or the lifting force of a life vest. Roughly 10 Newtons equals 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of flotation. For years, U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets required a minimum of 70 Newtons of buoyancy, providing approximately 7 kilograms (15.4 pounds) of lift. For 2027, that changed. North America has now approved 50 Newton life jackets, aligning with standards that have existed in many other parts of the world for years. What does that mean? The new L50 category sits roughly halfway between a traditional impact jacket and a conventional L70 Coast Guard Approved vest. It isn’t designed for everyone. Instead, it offers strong swimmers in calm, sheltered conditions with immediate rescue access a thinner, lighter, and more flexible alternative. Less flotation. More mobility. A new option for riders who prioritize freedom of movement without sacrificing Coast Guard approval.
VEST FILES
For 2027, we offer four men’s and four women’s CGA fits, providing a personalized fit for nearly every body type.
CAPELLA 4.0 | L50 SERIES
Our new benchmark for flexibility. This streamlined design delivers a level of mobility previously unseen in a Coast Guard Approved vest. Built around our cylindrical construction, flotation is distributed around the entire torso, prioritizing side protection and buoyancy as much as the chest and back for a more balanced fit and feel. Designed for standard to long torsos.
CAPELLA 3.0 | L70 SERIES
Our timeless blend of flotation, comfort, and mobility, offering added buoyancy in the chest area and a thinner, more flexible profile through the stomach. Built with the same cylindrical construction as the Capella 4.0, buoyancy is distributed more evenly around the torso while maintaining the additional flotation of an L70 vest. The result is a secure fit with enhanced side protection and freedom of movement. Designed for standard to long torsos.
YES | L70 SERIES
Is it Coast Guard Approved? Yes. Was it designed with a lightweight, minimalist philosophy? Yes. Will your jokes get funnier? Yes. Will the fashion police take notice? Also yes. Beyond the questions, the Yes is a thoughtfully designed CGA vest blending clean styling, eco-conscious materials, and all-day comfort. A versatile fit accommodates both standard and longer torsos.
STANDARD | L70 SERIES
Can’t justify the ticket price of our technology jackets, but don’t want to compromise buoyancy? For riders looking for dependable flotation at our most approachable price, the Standard delivers everything required and nothing unnecessary. Its lower-cut profile is ideal for shorter to standard torsos and makes it particularly comfortable while sitting in a boat or relaxing between sets. Simple. Comfortable. Reliable.
CGA Foams
FRONT FOAMS
DIAMOND FLEX FOAM
Diamonds are now a man’s best friend too! A siped pattern in our foam for a primo formation around your body. Found on Cushion Foam.
CUSHION FOAM
Foam made from the heavens of softness.
2 TO 1 FOAM
The foam starts in the chest at 2” thick, then fades to 1” thick around your waist. Buoyancy where you need it, and mobility where you want it.
BACK FOAMS
CUSHION FOAM
Foam made from the heavens of softness.
SUPPORTIVE FOAM
For the rider that wants extra pressure on their back with built in lumbar support. Power and response in your jacket.
FOAM TIE STRAPS
We connect our foam with a harness so there is no shift between the neoprene shell and the inner foam.
FIT
MANHATTAN TAILORED FIT
Designed entirely for the avid waterman. We went deep into the outfitting process and borrowed some principles from lifelong NYC tailors who know what it takes to form a flawless fit. Once Mr. Manhattan got the dimensions all dialed in, the next step was to dial in the ratio of sizes ranging from XS all the way to a 4XL. So not only did we create the perfect fit, but we have it in 8 different sizes.
WOMEN'S TAILORED FIT
We took our award winning fit and adapted it for a woman’s physique.
STANDARD & LONG TORSO FIT
Vests that are designed 2” longer than a standard vest. Sometimes it’s just a little awkward when your belly button is saying hello.
SHORT & STANDARD TORSO FIT
Based around the symmetry of a shorter and a standard chest height.
CYLINDRICAL CONSTRUCTION
There was this homie named Capella from back in the day. He knew the earth was round. We ripped off his theories and made our vests round. A cylindrical fit that curves to your body unlike any flat vest. The only vest of its kind.
FUNCTION
SKIVED FOAM
Every CGA jacket has 45 degree edges to improve flexibility and reduce bunching.
WATER RESISTANT LINER
You know that annoying face you make when you must put on your buddy’s wet life vest? Not no more. We created a liner that greatly reduces water seeping into a vest, and most importantly, reducing the weird “wet vest” face.
SILK SKIN
The least abrasive material to ever be used in the life vest world. Extra smooth to the touch – and extra repellant to water.
2-WAY STRETCH
A neoprene sponge material that moves side to side when you do.
OVERSIZED ARM HOLES
Sometimes those arms like to flap – these bigger holes let you roll the windows down with ease.
NECK & ARM HOLE FLEECE LINER
Happy kids = happy boating. Nothing makes kids happier than the soft fleece lining on our vests. That’s why all our little tyke models come equipped with this happy technology.
ECO
H2O YARN
A wide selection of our fabrics are knitted with yarn made from recycled plastic bottles.
H2O GLUE
Most of our neoprene is laminated together with a water-based glue.
NATURE'S NEOPRENE
Neoprene is normally made of petrochemicals - instead we use neoprene made from Limestone. It also lasts longer and is more comfortable.