I have owned this vest for over 3 years and am convinced of the quality and comfort. I wear the vest when fishing in Norway in all weathers. The Wester didn't even mind a continuous rain of 6 hours. In retrospect, my fear that it would trigger at some point during the heavy rain was unnecessary. The vest is barely noticeable and sits comfortably. I've never missed a padded collar either. I decided on this model at the time because the DLRG, for example, also uses this model. Last year I had the vest serviced by the manufacturer because it should be serviced every 2 years. The complete maintenance cost approx. EUR 60 including shipping. I would buy this product again.
The vest makes a good quality impression. It can be worn very well. Nothing protrudes in the neck area, as with other vests. We do not miss a river. The closure is great.