Re: [Paddlewise] A Fit Over Fit

From: <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>
Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 22:26:58 -0700
JCMARTIN43 wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 98-05-14 16:47:50 EDT, kwhilden_at_u.washington.edu writes:
> 
> << Also, Lotus makes a womens lifejacket cut to fit in the
>  right places.  >>
> 
> Which is called the "Lola" and is being bought mostly by men because it's so
> comfortable.  Don't want to even guess why, but that's straight gouge!
> 
> Guess it takes a <real> man to wear a Lola over his skirt!

I won't get into that one.  I did try the Lola but did not like that you
have to slip it over your head (it does have a side zipper, so it is not
as hard to do as one without a zipper entirely), which would be
difficult if you decided to take off some layers of clothing out on the
water.  I didn't find it comfortable either.  And I thought that the
larger pocket, being where it was--well to the side--could interfere
with some paddling styles.  But I do know guys who like it as well as
women who don't.  So here are two radically different styles of fine
PFDs, so one has a real choice, regardless of sex.

ralph
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