My lady crew is looking for a buoyancy aid. Any ideas what to recommend would be useful. I am toldthat she is 36" chest (never realised ladies have chests though hers I am assured is of the treasure variety!!) and she has yet to reveal her weight (was scared to ask) but estimate about 65kg. Any advice for a buoyancy aid make which is a neat fit and comfortable to wear. Please God get it right or there will be hell to pay!!!
Posted: 03/06/2007 22:27:17 By: Garry R |
Heya, I have the ladies Garda bouyancy aid by Gul. Very comfy and fitted for women -I bought mine at the dinghy ex for about £25 - comes in two colours too - treat!!!
Posted: 04/06/2007 07:54:27 By: Rhi |
Dress size is a tactful way to find out. Dress size - height and you can get the weight and chest size!
Posted: 04/06/2007 10:58:50 By: ? |
three pieces of advice spring to mind - thin ice, deep water, hiding to nothing - take your pick!
Posted: 04/06/2007 11:36:32 By: john |
Hi Gary,
the recommendation of the Garda from Gull is very good - I got one for Pauline (who also is 36"...at some point!) and she finds it comfortable.
You may get into trouble offering to zip her up though!!!!
See you at Clwedog?
D
Posted: 04/06/2007 12:02:51 By: David |
A delicate moment - I suggest borrowing one, which then excuses the fact that it might not fit right.
Posted: 04/06/2007 15:28:02 By: Mags |
Crewsaver Small/Medium at approx £20 - lots of adjustment. I have a Large (42 chest) which worked well (thank goodness) at Brightlingsea.
Cheers, Peter
Posted: 04/06/2007 20:10:13 By: Peter 2789 |
I get my size 16 plus layers of wetsuit/drysuit into an LDC branded (which is really Crewsaver made but cheaper) side zipped racing cut one. Best to try on a few over some layers so you're comfortable for winter sailing. The vest style with large armholes are more comfortable than front zips.
Posted: 04/06/2007 20:30:23 By: Pat2121 |
Thanks for all the advice - she plumped (poor choice of phrase) for a Gul Garda for ladies as they were still on offer at £25 post free from wetsuit outlet - oh and the colour matches her particular fashion statement which, as we know, is most important when you are in the middle of the pond, capsized and soaking wet. I will be at Clywedog for sure with a male crew as the lady in question is back at school teaching and it is not a Bank holiday in Scotland that weekend.
Posted: 05/06/2007 08:45:02 By: Garry R |
