In a message dated 1/6/2003 2:20:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, teitelba_at_post.tau.ac.il writes: > I'd like opinions from anyone who has had good experience with any of these > specific models, particularly if you are a man who paddles with the Kotatat > > MsFit (and are not ashamed to admit it!): > > 1. Lotus Rio Grande > http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?productId=2746&storeId=8000& > catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1 > Josh, I have been using a Rio Grande for around two and a half years. So far I have not been able to get it adjusted to fit right. Like a lot of us older guys, I have somewhat of a gut, not real big, but still a gut. If I adjust the PFD so that it will not ride up while paddling or swimming, it makes it hard to breathe. While paddling, if the PFD is adjusted to where I feel comfortable, it will ride up and worry the hell out of me, by rubbing on my chin. But in defense of the Rio Grande, I think that I bought the wrong size. It seems to be too large, thinking that my 225-35 pound, 5 foot 10 inch frame needed an extra large. It does float me good though. I know.....I am trying to lose weight and the gut. If you woke up breathing, congratulations. You have another chance, Ronnie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jan 07 2003 - 13:14:47 PST
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