Inflatable life jacket for us tall fat guys??

[JimInAlabama]

I'm 6'3" and dress out around 270. I have a couple of big/tall traditional life jackets but I'd sure like an inflatable, especially in summer. Any of you big/tall guys use something that works for you?

[tharris811]

I'm 6'1" 240 pounds lite. Don't remember what I ware but to get one to fit was not hard. My is inflatable ware it the hole time on the boat fish with it on. Never think about it

[Goldstar225]

There are extension straps available for the Mustang inflatable.

https://mustangsurvival.com/products...2-width-ma7632

[78Staff]

Most will accommodate up to 50+ in waist size, the trick is neck size - if you have a large neck the wrap around can get annoying over the day. The Mustang Elite models have a wider neck yoke design and are more comfortable in this regard. As mentioned you can also get an extender strap for the waist if needed. I recall going into BPS and trying every one one and the only one that I felt comfortable with around my 18.5" neck was the Mustang Elite.

[pitbully71]

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass...able-life-vest

I use that one and I'm 6'3 - 300lbs. It has room to spare.

[geobass]

I had a mustang years ago and required the extender. They work great and I wore it all day when fishing the Bass Master Opens as a co-angler. But I will tell you in the packaging there is a note that claims wearing this extender does not meet USCG requirements. Not sure why but that is what mine said.

[Whoopedoo]

Jim, I use the Bass Pro A-24 life vest. Caught it on sale...

I'm 6'4", 280lbs. Very comfy...forget i have it on untill my fishing partner ask "why you still wearing your life jacket?"

[runt4561]

I thought i was going to gain some good info for tall fat guys. I guess 6'10 400 lbs is taller and fatter

[JimInAlabama]

I thought i was going to gain some good info for tall fat guys. I guess 6'10 400 lbs is taller and fatter

Dang, if you'd grown a few more inches you mighta forked out again.

[JimInAlabama]

Most will accommodate up to 50+ in waist size, the trick is neck size - if you have a large neck the wrap around can get annoying over the day. The Mustang Elite models have a wider neck yoke design and are more comfortable in this regard. As mentioned you can also get an extender strap for the waist if needed. I recall going into BPS and trying every one one and the only one that I felt comfortable with around my 18.5" neck was the Mustang Elite.

Thanks to all for the helpful replies. I actually was more concerned with length than girth. Regular size traditional life jackets don't come down very low, about midway down my back, and feels really awkward, especially when sitting behind the wheel. My tall size comes down a little lower. I guess maybe that might not be as noticeable with the inflatable though since there's less bulk all around. I'll check out the ones you guys mentioned.