Abstract: A vest includes a first panel including a first flap, a second panel including a second flap, a back panel extending from the first panel to the second panel, and a plurality of grips. The back panel defines a first and second arm accesses with first and second panels respectively, and portions of the first, second, and back panels disposed below first and second arm accesses define a body of the vest. The first flap is configured to overlap the second flap. The first flap includes a first front attachment segment configured to attach to a second front attachment segment of the second flap in a closed state of the vest. At least one embodiment or aspect may comprise at least one of the following features: at least one zipper expansion and retraction mechanism; and a leg attachment device for detachably securing a compression vest system to a user's leg.

Abstract: A flotation system includes a crotch support and a vest. The crotch support includes a central body, a first pad, a second pad, and first and second elastic bands extending from the first pad. The vest includes a lower torso support and an upper torso stabilization system. The lower torso support can include a flexible body, and first and second flanks extending from the flexible body. The stabilization system can include first and second arms, each having a proximal end extending from the lower torso support, and a distal end. An extension may extend from each distal end to engage the first or second flank. Each of the central body, pads, flexible body, and arms can include a buoyant body. The elastic bands can wrap around the lower torso support such that a compressive force is applied along a circumference defined by a torso of a user.

Abstract: A flotation system includes a crotch support and a vest. The crotch support includes a central body, a first pad, a second pad, and first and second elastic bands extending from the first pad. The vest includes a lower torso support and an upper torso stabilization system. The lower torso support can include a flexible body, first and second flanks extending from the flexible body, and torso grip attached to one of the first and second flanks. The stabilization system can include first and second arms, each having a proximal end extending from the lower torso support, and a distal end. A male or female component of linking system is attached to the lower torso support proximate to the torso grip, and a female or male component is attached to the crotch support. Each of the central body, pads, flexible body, and arms can include a buoyant body.

Abstract: A vest includes a first panel including a first flap, a second panel including a second flap, a back panel extending from the first panel to the second panel, and a plurality of grips. The back panel defines a first and second arm accesses with the first and second panels respectively, and portions of the first, second, and back panels disposed below the first and second arm accesses define a body of the vest. The first flap is configured to overlap the second flap such that the first and second flaps define a closure, and the first and second panels define a collar. The first flap includes a first front attachment segment configured to attach to a second front attachment segment of the second flap in a closed state of the vest, and an area of an attachment configuration between the first and second front attachment segments is equal to at least ? of an area having a length equal to a length of the body and a width equal to ¼ of a maximum width of the body.