Re: [Paddlewise] PFDs for Pudgy Ladies

I'll second that.  After years of wearing poor fitting PFD's my wife finally
bought a Bettie.  She loves it.  She is short waisted and this is low
profile enough that it isn't into her chin.
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From: <Gypsykayak_at_aol.com>
To: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 4:14 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] PFDs for Pudgy Ladies


> I FINALLY found a PFD that fits short, pudgy women
>
> The ladies' ones I've tried so far have been too tight.  Also, the
neoprene shoulder straps are still too long on some of them.
>
> It's a Stohlquist - check out their site...these are made for women.
Moderate reflective tape.  One adjustable side strap and another that goes
up, down, and around (not a good explanation, I'm afraid).
>
> It has the wide armholes for easy mobility and also makes it less bulky,
which is good for taking with the folding kayak.
>
> I got the Betsea (because that's what they showed me) but see there's an
mOcean that has an additional bellowed pocked.  I've emailed them that i
want to exchange...a large extra pocket is worth $25 more.  They show 3
models ranging $100 - 125.
>
> Best of all, their neoprene shoulder straps have an adjustable strap sewed
onto them so I can really get it to snug down.
>
> This is the first ever PFD that felt that it was the right size.  Of
course, it doesn't do a THING for me from the aesthetic point of view!!  :(
>
> sandy kramer
> miami
>
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