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Gladiator Women's BioLite Vest

Item # 16462
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Key Features

  • Eco-friendly, rubberless vest

  • Lighter than neoprene

  • USCG approved type III


Our Price  $69.99
Sale Price  $29.99

Availability: Sold Out

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Product Description
gladiator The Gladiator BioLite Vest is made with an ecofriendly process to create a comfortable design without rubber foam. Lighter than neoprene, this vest offers a better fit for more comfort and freedom of movement. Features heavy-duty buckles and zipper, along with popular Gladiator styling. USCG approved type III. Ladies' sizes: XS(28"-32"), S(32"-36"), M(36"-40"), L(40"-44").

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Gladiator Women's BioLite Vest
 
4.0

(based on 6 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Adjustable (3)
  • Durable (3)
  • Waterproof (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Boating / sailing (4)
    • Personal watercraft (3)
    • Waterskiing (3)
      • Chest Size:

      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        100% 

        (5 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Intermediate (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    7/26/2012
     
    1.0

    Cute, but rides up...

    By Marketing Mom

    from Middle of Nowhere, OH

    About Me Advanced

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Cute color
    • Durable

    Cons

    • Heavy
    • Rides Up in Water

    Best Uses

    • Boating
    • Personal Watercraft
    • Waterskiing

    Comments about Gladiator Women's BioLite Vest:

    Loved the look of this jacket, but don't believe it's worth the money. I thought going with a more expensive jacket would be the answer to getting one that was comfortable and wouldn't ride up - not the case. This is adorable and I've gotten lots of compliments on it, but no matter what I do or how tight I adjust the straps, it rides up in the water and the top of the zipper tends to hit me in the throat area - rubbed it raw one day after I'd been in the water awhile. I continuously have to pull it down and hold it down when swimming/floating in the lake. I am 5'4, about 120 lbs (34B chest) and ordered a small and it still rode up on me. The jacket is SO tight before I get in the water that I can barely breathe, yet it always rides up anyway. Really bummed, I wanted this jacket to work out, but I have better luck with my O'Brien brand vest that isn't neoprene. I recommend trying a different brand.

    Service and delivery comments:

    Beware on shipping times from Overton's - ordered this on a Monday and it didn't arrive until Saturday (going from NC to OH). I could have shipped this via the US postal service and gotten it quicker. Yes, it was free shippping from Overton's but they use FedEx home delivery (which means FedEx then gives the package to the US postal service to deliver - this always causes a day or two delay than if they would just use regular FedEx or regular US mail to start with. Can't complain since it's free, but I also hate that if you want it sooner than 7-10 business days you have to pay $9.99 to upgrade the shipping.

    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    7/24/2012
     
    5.0

    Just what she wanted.

    By None

    from Manchester, IA

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Adjustable
    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Boating
      • Skiing

      Comments about Gladiator Women's BioLite Vest:

      We received this life vest just in time to go spend a week at the lakes. Our teenage granddaughter likes to ski and wanted a color that was just what she wanted.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      12/27/2011
       
      4.0

      Very happy with the vest, right away

      By Cnstntravlr

      from Minneapolis

      About Me Intermediate

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Adjustable
      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Good Ventilation
      • Lightweight
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Boating
        • Waterskiing

        Comments about Gladiator Women's BioLite Vest:

        It's winter here, so we won't be using it for a few months, but it looks and feels great.

        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        8/9/2011
         
        4.0

        Super cute, comfy, and lightweight

        By Punkinbtt

        from Wichita, KS

        About Me Intermediate

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Adjustable
        • Lightweight
        • Waterproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Boating
          • Personal Watercraft
          • Wakeboarding
          • Waterskiing

          Comments about Gladiator Women's BioLite Vest:

          I like the looks and bright color of the vest. It did not ride up and had less buckles making it more comfortable than most, but it still lacked the extra room in the breast. I prefer a formed bust, because all other vests still squash the upper chest.

          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          8/8/2011
           
          5.0

          KIDS FIGHT OVER IT

          By proud mom

          from kernersville, nc

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Gladiator Women's BioLite Vest:

              I've bought a lot of different life jackets from Overtons. All the kids love this one. They fight over it. Its true to size, not to short and fits good and comfortuable. My 8 year old and my 15 year both love it.

              • Chest Size:
              • Feels true to size
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              6/11/2011

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              It is fashinonable!

              By Lorraine

              from NY

              About Me Intermediate

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Good Ventilation
              • Lightweight
              • Waterproof

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Personal Watercraft

                Comments about Gladiator Women's BioLite Vest:

                Use on personal watercraft, besides being coast guard approved it makes a fashion statement!

                • Chest Size:
                • Feels true to size
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                  What is the comparison of the material to neoprene?
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