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    Posted: 03 Dec 13 at 8:29pm
Always harness under, feel more connected in the harness that way, snug if you like. Zhik harness so nothing to really catch
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Originally posted by Granite

I currently have a Magic Marine buoyancy aid, it is reaching the end of its life and I could do with replacing it. I can't remember the model name but looking on their website they don't seem to make it any more.

The thing I like about it is that it is secured around the middle with a thick band of elastic that you velco tight when you put it on. the outer of the vest then zips up. As you set the elastic tension each time you put it on it is always correct, and as it is elastic it does not restrict movement or feel tight as you bend an breath. 
I have never had a problem with it riding up as the elastic keeps it very secure, over the years I have used many different types of BA and this has to be the best. Looking online, and in my local chandlers I have not seen anything simlair. 

Does anyone have any recommendations for a BA with easy adjustment, and preferably elastic as the main positioning/closure method. I normally use it for a mix of hiking and trapezing.

Phil - you are a proper Jock, with extra Grampian conditioning.  Surely that's not the one you had at Uni still?  Wink No wonder they don't make it any more - Kapok has been superceded.
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Matt I am reasonably sure I got the current BA this century, if you find something you like why change it.

The Gill compressor looks like a possibility but not sure of the styling.
Does the rooster have a solid strap as this has the problem that if tight it restricts movement and loose rdes up

I find that a ba under the harness uncomfortable on my back, and shoulder straps are a pain.
If it doesn't break it's too heavy; if it does it wasn't built right
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Gill Compressor- paint it green, tie a coloured ribbon around your eyes, pick a renaissance artist and get deed poll to change your name... Cowabunga dudes.
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typhoon Mekong pkt is a good one
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Spinlock make the most comfortable buoyancy aid I have ever used in dinghy sailing.
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" Kapok has been superceded."

No. Its making a comeback because it is a natural product as opposed the plastic? based stuff currently used.
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 i have a magic marine and am thinking of replacing it with  a spinlock one.
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Aren't Spinlock a bit trendy for you ;-)
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https://www.spinlock.co.uk/en/categories/zero-buoyancy-aid/product_groups/zero-buoyancy-aid

It does look good, but it should do at that price!
the same, but different...

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