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Customer Reviews for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest

Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest

The Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest is?a great choice for the beginner or recreational rider. Featuring a removable liner for easy washing, adjustable waist and shoulder straps, floating sternum pad and zippered front.
Average Customer Rating:
4.364 out of 5
4.4
 out of 
5
(11 Reviews) 11
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 11 reviews
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4 Stars
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11 of 11(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Review 1 for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Vest

March 19, 2013
ByKalie1771
Expertise:Novice
"The vest was a great purchase, it fits comfortably and is very light. I would highly recommend the vest for beginners."
Review 2 for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Perfect Fit For My Riding

February 21, 2013
Bysallielynn
fromLake of the Ozarks, MO
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"After trying 2 other vests, I struck gold with the Tipperary Ride-Lite!
Due to major surgery I needed a vest to protect my mid-section while out on rocky trails. The Ride-Lite covers the affected area well and is so comfortable I hardly know it's on.
The vest is super easy to adjust for a perfect fit. The back length is short enough to provide adequate coverage, but not too long that it interferes with the cantle on my Western Dressage Saddle.
I would highly recommend it to someone looking for a vest to use in combination with a Western Saddle, for trail or pleasure riding purposes."
Review 3 for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Good for starters

March 22, 2012
ByTiffanyP
fromPanama City, FL
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"Purchased when I thought I would try eventing. This is a great body protector for those just starting out. Inexpensive, very lightweight, easy to clean, and breathable. You hardly notice you're wearing it while in the saddle! Please note, however, that it does NOT provide tailbone protection.
Only gave 4 stars for durability as I have not used it long enough to attest to that, but it seems like it will hold up.
HINT*** Youth Large fits most small adults/teens and is $20 cheaper!
"
 
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Review 4 for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

July 31, 2011
Bykcantin
fromIowa
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Beginner
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
"I started eventing this year and needed a vest. Size fits great. It feels bulky when you're not riding but under saddle I don't even realize I'm wearing it. Great first vest to start eventing in & to school in."
Review 5 for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

OK for casual riding

June 10, 2011
ByCD
Expertise:Expert
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Fair
Excellent
"I bought this to wear while training my 4yo mare. I have a Tipperary eventer vest, but it is too long to wear while riding in my mare's western saddle. I measured carefully and selected the tall large, same as my eventer vest. When I received the vest, it seemed very large. The velcro fasteners around the chest are as short as I can make them, as are the shoulder adjustments. This vest also seems much, much hotter than my eventer vest. The vest cover is washable, but the openings that allow you to remove the foam gape open- maybe there could have been a velcro closure or similar? I guess you get what you pay for, and this really is marketed to the casual or recreational rider."
 
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Review 6 for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Not bad considering...

February 28, 2011
ByLizzy
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"Vest feels stiff when you put it on but when riding is not noticable. Is nice and light. Velcro allows you to make it fit almost perfectly"
Review 7 for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Value!

November 22, 2010
ByBMB1
fromCT
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"Comfortable vest. Great value. I'm tall...5'9 and ordered the "tall" version - perfect fit!"
Review 8 for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Vest

August 16, 2010
ByKatee2
fromoregon
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I recently purchased the Ride-lite because of having a double mastectomy. This was the most comfortable product that I tried on and it helped to ease my fears... not of riding but of wrecking and rupturing my chest.."
Review 9 for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

nice lite vest

May 28, 2010
Byshoe
fromTX
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Endurance
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I've only tried this once, so this is an initial product review. It did very well. I like how it's not overly bulky. My saddle has a high cantle and the back flap did not interfere with it (yeah!). I did not fall off, so wasn't able to test the cushioning. I found it a little hot (it was 90 degrees that day), but not intolerable. Only other negative is I now have no place to put my cell phone and keys...I used to keep them in my fanny pack, which won't fit now. It needs a pocket for these items."
Review 10 for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great item

September 11, 2009
Bynotmyname
fromOutside Phila.
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:2
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Very comfortable vest. It is not restrictive like some others while riding or jumping"
Review 11 for Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Great product for the price

June 10, 2009
Byfiona
fromLeawood, KS
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"This is a great light weight vest especially for the price. We have always been happy with the quality of Tipperary products."