Re: [Paddlewise] PFD For A Man With A Gut

From: RAPHAEL RENTA <renta_at_prodigy.net>
Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 15:06:01 -0700 (PDT)
Judging by the replies and obvious interest it looks
like there are quite a number of us abdominally
challenged folks out there. Here's how I did my very
cheap fix for our mutual problem. I have Voyageur FZ
(front zipper) PFD. It has three horizontal adjustment
straps on each side. I just got two cheap 1/2 inch
wide straps, plastic buckles and clips, like you can
find in any outdoor gear store, and tied each one
around the lower strap on either side of the PFD. Then
just wrap the strap around your thigh and clip it
together. If the strap is too long just cut off the
excess. End of corset-like PFD, end of purple face
from lack of oxygen, end of PFD trying to climb up
your nose upon immersion.

Rafa


--- Harley1941_at_aol.com wrote:
> Rafa,
> Would you happen to have a photo of your strap set
> up?
> 
> Ronnie
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