I had a Stearns but lost it in Jonathan bay a couple years ago. It was stiff and a little aggrivating to fish out of, Whiskers is right, my Colunbia coat is warmer and more pliable. I now fish with a Mustang self inflating PFD, it goes on when I get in the boat and doesn't come off until I get out. It stays in the boat so I don't forget it or have to worry about it blowing out of the boat............again.