[Paddlewise] PFD For A Man With A Gut

I need a new PFD. I have been using a Lotus Rio Grande and have trouble with 
it riding up. I loosen all the straps before donning the PFD then start at the 
bottom tightening them up as I was instructed. I can get a comfortable fit 
one out of four times, if I just about cut my breath off. If I adjust it to be 
comfortable, It will ride up to my chin when in the water and while I am 
paddling.

I have been looking at the Stohlquist line of PFDs, but I have no input on 
them. The web site claims no ride up. http://www.stohlquist.com/RecTourpfd.html 
I hope someone on Paddlewise uses them and can give me some info. Preferably 
from some guy with a gut (mine is not a beer gut but it kinda looks like one, 
get the idea)? I am 5 foot 10 inches and weigh in the 225-230 pound range.

Some of the whitewater vest look good too. I tried on my friend Jim's (of 
Paddlewise fame) but he is a lot smaller than I and it took both of us to get it 
on and off.

Thanks,
Ronnie
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