I have a Southern Cross Ultra Flex Strike vest and I love it. The only thing I would do different is see about getting flotation in the sides. Michael did that for a full length Hardcore bay vest I had from him several years ago and it made a huge difference with a dog swimming. It was almost like having a life jacket on the dog. They still had to swim but it made it effortless.
I have a Hardcore SS Bikini Suit strike vest also that’s a little thinner and more flexible than the Southern Cross but I don’t like it as much. I also wish I would’ve gotten flotation in that one. As far as cut collars go I prefer the Hardcore collars more than any other brand.


This is the Southern Cross vest.
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