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Short answer: Our best-selling jet ski vest is the Jetpilot Cause L50, in mens and womens. On a budget, the unisex Jetpilot 3SXTY Hyperflex covers a wide size range. For women, the Jetpilot Eden is our top pick. If you ride the ski and get towed behind the boat, the Jetpilot Vault Hyperflex does both. For the most features, it's the Jetpilot Venture Plus, and for racing, the RX Vault Protech. For kids, the Cause Youth L50. The level you need on a jet ski depends on your state, so check before you ride.
Looking for a ski or wake vest? See our best life jackets for water ski, wakeboard and wakesurf, womens life jackets or kids life jackets.
Our picks at a glance
| Vest | Best for | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Jetpilot Cause L50 / Womens | Our best seller | S–4XL · Womens 6–18 |
| Jetpilot 3SXTY Hyperflex | Budget, unisex | S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL, 4XL |
| Jetpilot Eden | Womens | 6–16 |
| Jetpilot Vault Hyperflex | Jet ski and towed sports | S–4XL |
| Jetpilot Venture Plus | Top end, most features | S–4XL |
| Jetpilot RX Vault Protech | Racing | S–3XL |
| Jetpilot Cause Youth L50 | Kids | 3–4, 4–6, 8–10, 12–14 |
Which level do you need on a jet ski?
Every vest here comes as a Level 50: the same buoyancy as a Level 50S, but in a high-visibility colour so you're easy to spot. Several also come in Level 50S colours, listed under each vest.
What you're required to wear on a jet ski depends on your state and the water you're on. In Queensland, for example, a Level 50S is only for smooth waters and you need a Level 50 in more open water. In Tasmania you need a Level 100 beyond 2 nautical miles. Check our state-by-state guide before you ride.
Our best seller
Jetpilot Cause L50 and Womens
The jet ski vest we sell the most of. It's light neoprene, so it moves with you, and hidden S-Grip panels give your passenger something solid to hold. It works for skiing and wakeboarding too. There's a mens and a womens version.
From the shop floor: Our best seller, with a mens and a womens version available.
Level: 50 · Sizes: S–4XL · Womens 6–18 · Mens: Red, Yellow, Orange · Womens: Yellow
Budget pick
Jetpilot 3SXTY Hyperflex
A unisex vest that fits men and women, with combined sizes (S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL) so it's easy to get right. Hyperflex segmented foam and a back gusset move with your shoulders, and supergrip handles help your spotter or passenger.
From the shop floor: Unisex, multi-size, and our best budget pick.
Level: 50 · Sizes: S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL, 4XL · L50: Yellow, Red · Also in L50S: Black, Teal
Womens
Jetpilot Eden
Our top womens jet ski vest. The foam panels are placed so it moves with your body through hard cuts and acceleration, and super-grip panels keep it in place. It's 100% Ecoprene with a PK lok zip.
From the shop floor: Our top womens option, and flexible.
Level: 50 · Sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 · L50: Yellow, Orange · Also in L50S: Black, Pink
Jet ski and towed sports
Jetpilot Vault Hyperflex
The best option if you ride the jet ski and get towed behind the boat. A Hyperflex expansion panel gives you movement through your core, and the anatomical fit stays put through hard carves and acceleration.
From the shop floor: The best option for multi-sport, doing towed watersports and jet ski riding.
Level: 50 · Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL · Colours: Red, Yellow, Orange
Top end
Jetpilot Venture Plus
The vest with the most features. Fidlock closures lock it on without wrestling straps, a waterproof phone pocket seals with magnets, mesh pockets hold keys and sunscreen, and there are attachment points for a GoPro and an EPIRB.
From the shop floor: Our top-end vest, with the most features.
Level: 50 · Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL · L50: Red, Yellow · Also in L50S: Black
Racing
Jetpilot RX Vault Protech
Built for racing. A removable back brace and impact-resistant panels give real protection when you're pushing hard, and articulated Ecoprene keeps you mobile.
From the shop floor: The best for racing.
Level: 50 · Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL · L50: Red, Yellow · Also in L50S: Black, Black/Blue, Pink/Yellow, White/Black
Kids
Jetpilot Cause Youth L50
Our best kids option. It's light so it doesn't hold them back, the smaller sizes have a crotch strap to keep it in place, and the high-visibility colour makes young riders easy to track.
From the shop floor: Our best kids option.
Level: 50 · Sizes: 3–4, 4–6, 8–10, 12–14 · Colours: Red, Yellow
Getting the size right
Check the weight rating on the label, then use the size chart on the product page. It should fit snug, like a wetsuit: try it on dry and the zip should sit about 5 to 10 cm apart before you do it up. Our life vest size guide and how to fit a life jacket go through it.
Common questions
What is the best jet ski life jacket?
Our best seller is the Jetpilot Cause L50, in mens and womens. For the most features, the Jetpilot Venture Plus, and for racing, the RX Vault Protech.
What level life jacket do I need on a jet ski?
It depends on your state and the water you're on. In Queensland a Level 50S is only for smooth waters and you need a Level 50 in more open water, and in Tasmania you need a Level 100 beyond 2 nautical miles. Check our state-by-state guide.
Can I use one life jacket for jet skiing and waterskiing?
Yes, if it's the right level for where you ride. The Jetpilot Vault Hyperflex is our pick for riders who do both.
What is the best budget jet ski life jacket?
The Jetpilot 3SXTY Hyperflex. It's unisex and comes in combined sizes from S/M up to 4XL.
What is the best womens jet ski life jacket?
The Jetpilot Eden, our top womens option. The Jetpilot Cause L50 also comes in a womens version.
Related guides
- What life vest do I need? State-by-state guide
- The Breakdown: Life Vests
- Life vest size guide
- How to fit a life jacket
Or see all jet ski life vests.
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