Harley1941_at_aol.com wrote: >>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.>> Harley, you and I are about the same size and shape. For our "inverted V" style upper bodies, there is no cut or magic strap arrangement for a PFD that will avoid the ride-up problem. I suggest you consider a crotch strap installation. Often sold with PFD's for small kids, if you want to go look at how it's done, and then get someone to sew one onto your PFD. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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 Wed May 26 2004 - 07:42:14 PDT
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