Re: [Paddlewise] A Fit Over Fit

From: <info_at_southwindkayaks.com>
Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 15:12:48 -0700
Barbara Kossy wrote:
> I'd like to point out that we women have been forced to use sporting gear and clothing designed and cut for men for years. I still have trouble finding most types of clothing cut for women.

Back in the days when Extrasport was the "only" PFD manufacturer of 
note, many women lobbied hard for a female-fitting PFD. At first they 
said "good idea, but..." Then they said "we're working on it but..."
As many know, it finally happened. Extrasport came out with their 
Ladie's Solution; Lotus with a Lola, Kokatat's MsFit and probably more 
too.

Funny thing is that we sell many more of the "women's" PFDs to men 
than to women! They're just that comfortable for MANY people. Maybe 
the designers will learn from this experience and develop an even more 
comfortable line of PFDs for everyone. They are on to something!
Joanne
-- 
Southwind Kayak Center, Inc.
17855 Sky Park Cir., Irvine CA 92614 USA
949-261-0200  or  800-SOUTHWIND
http://www.southwindkayaks.com
joanne_at_southwindkayaks.com


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