I'm a 5ft9in male. I plan to run w/ the vest. How comfortable is it? How does't handle sweat?
821689
I run with it,full sprint. It's not really made for it,the pocket weights ,two to be exact,came out while running.Im 5'7,125 lbs,sweat like champ with it on,which isnt totally bad . Mild jogging is applicable with the vest though.
821690
Overall a poor design. Velcro can barely handle holding the fully loaded vest closed. Any dynamic movement is sure to cause it to either open or twist over the closure in an uncomfortable and distracting way. Even pushups in this vest are a pain.
821691
I don't want to discourage you, but I don't think this is a very good idea. I find that the vest doesn't fit that snugly (at least on me) - it bounces and would probably chafe. But I've only tried with a T-shirt underneath. Maybe with another layer or two it might work, but then there's the heat factor. I've been walking briskly on a treadmill (along with doing pushups and pullups) with it and that's works nicely, but I think that running with it might be overly-ambitious. But I could be wrong.
801853
It is quite comfortable. I wear it under the band of my sportsbra. I've used it for HIIT and yoga and have had no issues.
224345
I'll tell you how if fits me and a friend. I'm 5' 9" and my friend is 6' 2". I wear the vest with the shoulder adjustment as tight as it will go. My friend's fit is with the shoulder adjustment about 2" longer. There is about another 1.5" left of adjustment. The waist will go out to about 46" as will the body side adjustments, so there is plenty of room there. The height adjustment was made with the belt on the hips. Hope this helps.
127959
Thanks for contacting us! The square of fabric on the back will restrict airflow a little however not enough to make you uncomfortable. This vest incorporates more than enough mesh to keep an angler cool on a hot day in my opinion. I hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any further questions.Thanks,Fishwest Staff
1303805
I live in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas so it gets pretty hot here, especially with humidity. It was pretty comfortable for me and I suspect it would be comfortable for anyone as long as they don't wear it while going commando and with an undershirt.
1839464
Comfort is something that you can control. I keep mine breathable while im at work, bht when im working out at home i tighten it up when im running. pushups and situps. So there is not real suggestion on compression, just adjust it to your comfort and exercise. Im running a medium via the size chart too and it is a little snug as well.
1780032
I prefer the short vest. I'm a wildland firefighter, using the vest in the off season to stay in shape. I definitely like that it holds up to 60lbs, I find that I don't need any more than that for training purposes (the pack test is only 45lbs). It does take a toll on your shoulders after a while but all weight vests of this kind do the same. The MIR vests run a little cheaper than the V-Force and I have never had any issue with mine.
1065626
I am 5'9", 210 lbs with a 38" waist and this vest fits me well, with only slight adjustments out-of-the-box. I have worn it on 3 or 4 occasions for long durations (8+hrs) and I have noticed that it is for the most part very well made for a vest in its price range. I would not compare it with a rig that cost hundreds of dollars, nor would I quite put it in a "military" bracket, but for what I use it for it works well. I am going to get a hydration bladder someday, as this vest supports one.
504804
I love mine for running ... no movement of my gun whatsoever, I forget it's even there. In order to be concealed you can't wear skin-tight running clothes, though ... at least a baggy shirt over the top.
1631285
im 5'5", flux between 118-123lbs and just purchased the xs today. i went to a store to try on the sizes and the small, while it fit, wasn't snug. a lot of the reviews i've read say to err on the side of tighter to prevent the vest from riding up while in use. i like that the xs feels like a secure hug. the only thing is that the bottom of the vest ends around my natural waist, which won't be as warm.
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I would say it is for males and females. It will compress somewhat when you cinch the waist strap (velcro). I'm only guessing but it may be uncomfortable for a "larger" woman. If you are only going to walk then there will be no problem. I (male) usually run with this vest and find that I fits better when cinched tightly using the attached, wide Velcro belt . The 40 1-pound weights come with it. You should add them symmetrically to the pockets in the vest to evenly distribute the weight. There are pockets in the front and back. Total of 40 pockets. I have used this vest to add resistance to my running exercise and would highly recommend it. Very good quality. I would say it is for males and females. It will compress somewhat when you cinch the waist strap (velcro). I'm only guessing but it may be uncomfortable for a "larger" woman. If you are only going to walk then there will be no problem. I (male) usually run with this vest and find that I fits better when cinched tightly using the attached, wide Velcro belt . The 40 1-pound weights come with it. You should add them symmetrically to the pockets in the vest to evenly distribute the weight. There are pockets in the front and back. Total of 40 pockets. I have used this vest to add... » Read More I would say it is for males and females. It will compress somewhat when you cinch the waist strap (velcro). I'm only guessing but it may be uncomfortable for a "larger" woman. If you are only going to walk then there will be no problem. I (male) usually run with this vest and find that I fits better when cinched tightly using the attached, wide Velcro belt . The 40 1-pound weights come with it. You should add them symmetrically to the pockets in the vest to evenly distribute the weight. There are pockets in the front and back. Total of 40 pockets. I have used this vest to add resistance to my running exercise and would highly recommend it. Very good quality. « Show Less
1780034
I'm only 5'6" and I don't have any complaints. I, personally, would not get a long vest. I use this to train for my PFT's for the Marines.
504047
I love this for paintball and don't find it constricting at all. I play woodsball/magfed and I am able to move and crouch and still carry my gear securely. Be prepared to reinforce some of the cross-stitching on the strapping if you carry a lot of gear. Easy to do with a needle and thread or even some staples. The lightweight webbing that makes this vest wearable in warm weather doen't give some of the factory stitiching a lot to grab on to.
2055890
The way it was sold it's not low ride. I don't know if there are accessories that can make it such. I wear it on a tactical belt so it sticks out a bit. Written on a standard pant belly IMO it would be close to the body but still allow good draw. Now with a vest, I really don't know. A vest could pretty much obstruct anything I would guess.
316008
I'm 5'4", 25" waist, and there's still room to tighten it. It's pretty short too - the bottom of it hits around my belly button. Shoulders are pretty narrow and wouldn't be a problem. If this doesn't work, I remember seeing some with a neoprene carrier that were super that looked good. I know a few people with mir vests, and everyone really likes them
1380463
I'm 180 and 5"9" and I bought a medium, it was snug but once you fill it with air and start to snorkel the vest did start to rise up towards your chin alittle, but once I started kicking my fins, I just readjusted the vest. It worked great, infact I outlasted all the other experienced people in my group. The only reason I came back to the Southern Caribbean beach was because my under water camera battery ran out. So if you have a big chest and gut, better get the large.
60116
I'm a female, 5'8" and 135-140 lbs. size 8/10. It took me awhile to get the vest small enough to fit me when I'm wearing only a light shirt. No, the vest doesn't slide around, but there's lots of extra strapping/webbing to deal with. I guess I could cut it off, and maybe I will at some point. Also, because I can't get it any smaller, I don't feel like it fits/supports as it should. Tha said, it's way more comfortable than carrying my big camera around my neck or over my shoulder on long hikes. But you'd think for something that costs this much, they'd offer it in small and large!