I picked up the same one a couple weeks ago. Wore it this morning the whole time I was out. I'm gonna like it, screw the fashion statement. And the fella in the boat with me was told under power, wear the vest. As far as hoping not to get knocked out, good point. But this is a whole lot better than what I used to do, which is keep the vests strapped to the seats with the extras in the box. I see no need to discourage ANY type of PFD a fella is willing to use. Wear em or dont....I think I've found one I'll wear.