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    Posted: 13 Jun 11 at 7:02am

Thanks, Just ordered one Big smile
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Hi, I got it from boat bits in Huddersfield, it wasn't to expensive I have the one in the picture which I posted earlier and I can not fault it. I couldn't comment on the other style. Regarding size they are quite adjustable so there is quite a wide size range for each one, I am 5ft 6 and have a m-l, there is still room for me to grow a lot but fits fine when it is all tightened. 



Edited by doeywizard - 08 Jun 11 at 8:55pm
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Originally posted by doeywizard

I use a neil pryde, very nice to wear, does not ride up at all when in water, compact so does not restrict movement, adjust by the sides not on shoulders so you don't even know that you are wearing one     

 
Having reviewed them all, I'm going to get the Neil Pryde one but I have a couple of questions.
Should I get the 5000 Race, or the Elite High Hook, and regarding the sizes, does anyone know if the sizes are on the tight side or the loose side? 
Also where is the best place to buy one?
 
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for wearing woth a hraness the neil pryde one is very good
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Thanks for the input guys, Ill look in to all of your suggestions.
You've put me off the compressor vest now, dont want to look like a tard anymore than I probably already do. LOL
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Those I know that have the compressor vest say that, despite the suilly looks, it is very, very good.
 
I've got a Gul garda- good, but the velcro straps are a bit unreliable.
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The compressor vests remind me of this:



I wear a basic rooster one.
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I wear the Gul Garda BA. It's pretty good, fits over a trapeze harness well and isn't too bulky. The pocket in the front is good aswell - no fiddly zips, just a velcro opening. My only problem with it is that the side straps are starting to undo themselves if I stretch because they're getting old, the BA is about 6 years old though.

The Compressor Vest thing looks very strange. It's like you're wearing one of those childrens superhero costumes with padded stomachs to make it look like the wearer has a six pack. I don't think they're expensive enough to be worth it anyway. Unless your sailing something like an 18ft skiff where wearing a normal buoyancy aid is dangerous because it can trap you I would just buy a normal BA.


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Neil Pryde. Not the cheapest but excellent
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also very expensive, 

Neil Pryde, Musto and Rooster get my vote
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