Zeagle Zena Advice

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SCheckman

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I tried out a Zeagle Zena last night in the pool with my LDS. They had an XS which they let me try. I am 5'3 and approx 123lbs. I tried it with 6lbs and then 4lbs in the pool. What I found was that I felt like the tank and backplate was moving from side to side as I swam. We tightened the straps as much as they could be. I also felt like there was space between my back and the bottom of the BCD back. I don't know if I had a wrong fit or if this just isn't the BCD for me. I really wanted to love it. I was trying it out because up till now I have only used jacket styles and I wanted to move to something more travel friendly and one that make photographing underwater easier. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
I tried out a Zeagle Zena last night in the pool with my LDS. They had an XS which they let me try. I am 5'3 and approx 123lbs. I tried it with 6lbs and then 4lbs in the pool. What I found was that I felt like the tank and backplate was moving from side to side as I swam. We tightened the straps as much as they could be. I also felt like there was space between my back and the bottom of the BCD back. I don't know if I had a wrong fit or if this just isn't the BCD for me. I really wanted to love it. I was trying it out because up till now I have only used jacket styles and I wanted to move to something more travel friendly and one that make photographing underwater easier. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks

I bought one of these for my girlfriend, who is quite fond of the lighter design, along with an optional Zeagle "lumbar pad," which can easily be attached to the BC -- which should also solve that gapping issue . . .

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