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Buying a new BA - Advice wanted

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Simon R.:
hi i used the axis exrteme 2 and got rid of it, it has great bouncy but as with all palm bouncies i think the cut is dreadfull its right up in your arm pits and i just found using it really akward and inhibiting to my movement. im using a kokatat one now and i love it, it has similar bouncy and same cost but is just so much better cut. ill post up the link when i have more time or just pm me.

kmck:
I like the serpent, I tried the axis and the extreme and for my shape and size the serpent was better fitting, the quick release can come loose but the boancy does not move about.

Pia!:
I think Simon might be right about the palm axis-its brilliant for me but i can see how it might be a pain in the ass for people with a big chest and arms and i have heard people moaning about it before. Try and demo someone's for the weekend to make sure it fits your body cos it is a brilliant buoyancy aid


Then again, the only other bouyancy i can compare it to are the club ones and Killians 11 year old, purple racing BA that can no longer keep your head above water..... 

joey:
I'd have to agree with Dave! The axis isthe way to go, the main difference between the axis and extreme 2 is that the extreme 2 comes with ten newtons extra buoyancy but this is placed in the pocket and so has a very small pocket if its in.

I used to work in great outdoors and alot of people brought it back saying it rode up too high under their arms but when we asked them to show us they wud put it on and tighten the bottom straps and then start tightening the shoulder ones pulling the jacket further and further up. We just told them not to tighten it so much and it stops it riding up.

the only problem i have with mine is that most of the straps are too long and can get in the way, but seen as i'm bout half your size id say u wud be ok!

kill:
That purple bouyancy-aid actually drags you down.

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