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The SO has been searching for a BC for her smaller size 54 115 lbs +/-. Has eliminated Jacket (too restrictive) & BP/W (too technical)likes the freedom of back inflate. Looking mostly at Womens, but also trying Unisex just in case. Hates a weight belt so looking only at integrated weight styles. But they all fit so different!
Some models seem to have the weights (side lobes) a little higher on the sides which causes them to dig into/rub the bottom of her rib cage.
Some models seem to have the weights a little lower causing them to dig/rub into her hip/pelvic bone.
Others that carry the weights farther back seem ok, (example: Oceanic Islander) but then the whole unit slides up from the bottom
Zeagle Zena & Lazer designs dont have this problem due to their design (the waist strap system covers the belly & chest up to the bottom of the breasts) but some dealers say these not good because the design restricts the ability of the rib cage to move in/out when breathing.
The questions:
What is the proper fit/where should the whole unit ride on the body?
Where should the weight ride with respect to the hips & ribs?
Thanks in advance for your help/tips
Some models seem to have the weights (side lobes) a little higher on the sides which causes them to dig into/rub the bottom of her rib cage.
Some models seem to have the weights a little lower causing them to dig/rub into her hip/pelvic bone.
Others that carry the weights farther back seem ok, (example: Oceanic Islander) but then the whole unit slides up from the bottom
Zeagle Zena & Lazer designs dont have this problem due to their design (the waist strap system covers the belly & chest up to the bottom of the breasts) but some dealers say these not good because the design restricts the ability of the rib cage to move in/out when breathing.
The questions:
What is the proper fit/where should the whole unit ride on the body?
Where should the weight ride with respect to the hips & ribs?
Thanks in advance for your help/tips