I would agree with Bob. I'm using a side zip Lotus Sea Sherman. When shopping for one, sipper location was last on the list. The other features like adjustment straps (shoulders/waist), pockets, lash tabs, strobe mounting tab on back of shoulder, ability to accept tow system, reflective striping, etc. As I said, when looking the zipper location didn't matter to me. I would also highly recommend finding a model with a rear pocket (on the back). I ended up making my own to add to my vest (I think you can buy add-on rear cargo pockets too). It is a great out of the way place for emergency items (particularly your stranded-on-land-without-your-gear items like fire starting materials, shelter, etc) - doesn't get in the way when doing rescues. I know in his videos, Wayne Horodowich mentions putting a hydration bladder in his back pocket. Keith *************************************************************************** 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 Feb 18 2003 - 18:32:22 PST
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