The best life vest is the one that you *wear*.

:-)

I like a vest with a few pockets to keep sunscreen, whistle, etc. YMMV

Ah! That's helpful - practical experience...

Since you sail a dink, the auto inflatables (type V) are probably not
such a good idea.

Likewise, thanks. Prolly go broke buying C02 cartridges...

A type I is too cumbersome, and the type IIs are so
dorky looking that they should just be banned - those ridiculous orange
things probably do more to keep people from wearing PFDs than anything
else.

:-) Like me...

Thanks again, Andy

Why not the type V's ?? I am generally against the ski-vest style
because they are to hot in the summer, and even late spring.

When I sail the Sonar 23's I find that either the Suspenders or those
new $99 West Marine auto inflatables work real well.

Sometimes, when it's going to be cold, I instead grab one of the club
vests meant for water skiing. Because it helps keep me warm, and
although less flexible than my Sospenders, is still better than wearing
an extra layer of clothes.