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iceman, I ended up going with the inflatable belt for wading as Frank mentions. I use the suspender style on the float tube and canoe. He's right on about the warmth of the inflatable vest. Could come in handy right about now but in the summer, your friend would be cooking. The only concern I have for a non swimmer with the belt is that it won't upright the wader and keep the head above water without the angler pulling it over his head after inflation.