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| Al | Post subject: Re: Buoyancy Aid | |
| Posts: 464 |
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 | get one that fits well and has all the features you want. I've got a yak descent because all the palm ones were too wide, plus it has 70N of bouyancy, a zip for easy removal in cold weather, big pocket, knife pocket and a harness. One of the seams has ripped out but i fixed it, but anyway don't buy one. Can't have people having the same BA as me! |
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Thu 10th Apr, 2008
5:55pm |
| Andy | Post subject: Re: Buoyancy Aid | |
| Posts: 578 |
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 | I have an Axis - it seems to work well. The Nookie River Monster seems to be another popular one. The best thing to do it try a load of them on though - most have similar features so comfort will be the deciding factor. |
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Thu 10th Apr, 2008
6:06pm |
| Raging Bull | Post subject: Re: Buoyancy Aid | |
| Posts: 113 |
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 | I recommend you get one with holes where your nipples are. That's what I recommend. |
Posted:
Thu 10th Apr, 2008
8:52pm |
| Anters | Post subject: Re: Buoyancy Aid | |
| Posts: 242 |
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 | Get one with a zip in the side like the HF ones ... gives you 50% chance of saving the BA in the event of a dislocation! :p |
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Fri 11th Apr, 2008
9:26am |
| Steve | Post subject: Re: Buoyancy Aid | |
| Posts: 132 |
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 | Looks good. I think I'll probably try out a few when I get there, see which ones fit best. not liking the sound of dislocation :-S |
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Fri 11th Apr, 2008
10:14am |
| Kate | Post subject: Re: Buoyancy Aid | |
| Posts: 791 |
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 | make sure you try in on with your kit underneath, fleeces and thermals can add quite a bit to your size. You don't want to "do a Ben" (anyone remember the helmet/ haircut post?). |
Posted:
Fri 11th Apr, 2008
1:39pm |
| Iain | Post subject: Re: Buoyancy Aid | |
| Posts: 676 |
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 | bless :) |
Posted:
Fri 11th Apr, 2008
1:40pm |
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