The Lifeline Safety Gear Competition Vest is a high-performance flotation vest engineered specifically for professional and recreational powerboat racing.
 
Designed for maximum safety, mobility, and durability, the Comp Vest features lightweight materials that support unrestricted movement while maintaining rollover buoyancy—a critical feature in high-speed watercraft environments.
 
This competition flotation vest integrates advanced safety components, including reinforced stitching, strategically placed impact-absorbing padding, and a racing-style skid collar that diverts water from entering under the helmet. The collar is sewn-in and tapers forward for a more secure and ergonomic fit.
 
Constructed from 1000D Nylon across the entire exterior shell, the Comp Vest is built to endure harsh conditions and frequent use. Internally, it incorporates heavy-duty impact foam combined with embedded ‘Flak Type’ materials, providing enhanced chest protection against high-speed impacts.
 
Each vest is handcrafted in the USA and designed for compliance with opened cockpit, non-capsule boat racing classes and race organization around the world, including APBA, UIM, ODBA, SODA, UMPBA, OPC, Mod VP, Offshore, Open Top Tunnel Hulls, Vintage, and Ski Boat Racing categories, recognize Lifeline.
 
Users should verify approval with their specific race-sanctioning body before competition.
 
The Lifeline Comp Vest is ideal for competitive boat racers, river runners, and individuals engaged in high-performance marine sports requiring certified and reliable personal flotation devices (PFDs).
 
Allow 2-10 days for custom construction based on your measurements. Call for shipping rates outside of the USA.
 
Optional Equipment Bag
Engineered for river and race-day durability, the optional LifeLine heavy-weight polyester equipment bag offers optimized capacity and quick-access organization for your core safety kit.
 
The interior is sized to fit either 2× LIFELINE Comp Vests, 3× LIFELINE Capsule Race Suits, or a custom mix of race suit, gloves, and shoes—so you can pack for the day’s configuration without wasted space.
 
A full-length zipper delivers secure, snag-resistant closure, while the integrated carry handle supports grab-and-go transport from paddock to pit. Made in the USA, finished in Black with LifeLine Logo, available on our site separately for $75.00.
 
For technical support, contact Mike Hill at +1-714-697-1716 or mike@buckshotracing77.com