Kokatat MsFIT Tour PFD - Women's
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Designed for female sea kayakers with a contoured, princess-seam foam cut for superior anatomic fit and comfort.
Shop similar products- Eco-conscious Gaiaâ„¢ PVC-free foam is soft, flexible and won't break down in a wet environment
- Adjustable shoulders with thermal-molded padding and a durable, nonslip surface
- Short torso cut allows maximum mobility, minimal ride-up and a great fit
- Reflective tape on chest and back, plus a strobe lash tab on back of PFD, improve your visibility
- Features stretch mesh side panels with three adjustments per side and a quick-snap webbing closure
- 3 front stretch mesh pockets stow paddling essentials (2 bellowed with zippered side entry and 1 vertical top-loader)
- Deep-cut neck and armholes maximize range of motion; back panel is cut high and wide for added coverage
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View all Kokatat Women's PFDs| Best Use | Paddling |
|---|---|
| Material(s) | Nylon/Gaia foam/Plastic |
| Lash Tab | Yes |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Women's |
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Just Awesome
I planned on getting the Outfit Tour for myself and the MsFIT tour for my wife. After trying on the MsFIT, I realized I liked it more than the Outfit. I'm 5'7 and about 180 with an athletic build. I found the Medium was a little too snug for my liking. I decided on the extra large and it fit great once adjusted with no riding up. I paddle in all types of weather in the Gulf and the Pacific and usually have on a few layers. If my main paddling was in calm and warm waters I could have went with a large. A big plus is the pocket in the front, it fits a VHF radio perfect. If you're considering the Outfit whether you're a male or female, give the MsFit a shot.
Not just for the ladies
Excellent vest that's tough to top. While marketed for women these are a great choice for anyone, male or female. There is a reason these are one of Kokatats best sellers. I keep safety items in my pockets full time and still have extra space for more should I need during a trip. Always in my vest is; safety blanket, whistle, waterproof flashlight, two ways to start a fire, signal mirror, a few ibuprofen and a couple Benadryl (for allergic reactions), two or three energy bars and my car keys. In the words of a Coast Guard rescue swimmer, 'if you don't have it on you, you don't have it!' If my boat completely sinks out from under me, I still have all the above mentioned items secured in my vest.
Good but difficult to strap on
This is a good PFD overall, but I found it difficult to adjust. You ought to be able to tug on the straps and have a PFD tighten without having to struggle. I found that I really struggled with this one. And even though it was the correct size for me (I couldn't have gone any smaller or larger) it seemed a little too roomy. However, that could also be due to the fact that I was having a difficult time tightening it. After spending 2 hours trying on women's PFD's I decided to go with Stohlquist. I have owned Stohlquist in the past, they fit well, are easy to adjust and seem to be the best way to go for me.
Great for river kayaking, too!
I have paddled in this vest (kayaked) on fast and slow water, in cold and warm weather and found it very comfortable. I am well-endowed in the breast area, and this was the most comfortable vest I have ever had on. I have capsized at 3 times in some very rapid rivers this year and it kept my head out of the water right away. Worth the extra money, but everyone should try on their vests before buying - as ease of use while paddling is of utmost importance.
Pockets on side chafe
I liked this PFD a lot until I went for a longer paddle and discovered that the pockets are too far over to the side and, even empty, they chafed the inside of my arms. Too bad because it is otherwise comfortable to wear and does not ride up, etc. Seems likely that the manufacturer did not user test this PFD with actual people or they would have quickly discovered this defect?
Excellent pdf
So glad I went to REI to try pdf's on. The women's fit truly is the way to go. Being a plus gal I expected to need the XL but after may fittings the Large was the way to go.
Really wanted to like it
I really wanted to like this PFD. It felt secure, and I liked the wide reflective bands, pockets and bright orange color. It took me a long time to get it adjusted just so, and still I never felt I got the shoulder straps where I wish they could have gone (shorter). That coupled with the long cut back, I always felt it rode up while paddling. The padding up by the shoulders is squared off rather than tapered, so it felt much bulkier than it needed to. Yes, I know it has a job to do and PFDs are intended to be floatation and not a fashion statement but with the above 2 factors I felt like my lower face would sometimes just disappear into it. Still, I really wanted it to work out. It took me taking self rescue classes and practices in it to finally just give up on it. In the photo here at REI it appears the pockets are flush, but they are not. The tops of the two black pockets are squared and stick out about a 1/2 inch. This being the case, plus the ride up, I had challenges greater than I should have getting myself back into my boat, as the pocket lips would catch on the edge of my boat. Even once having a friend help haul me out, I had to wriggle past the pockets to get on board. When I figured this out, I returned it and got a Stolquist, which is more tapered in the foam at the shoulders, the pockets are flush and there is the cross strap system that holds the pfd down on your body to avoid the ride up. I like and trust Kokatat products, but this one just didn't work out for me. I'd suggest to the makers to pin the tops of the pockets, contour the shoulder foam, raise the back of the jacket about an inch. and allow the shoulder straps to close tighter another 1/2 inch to an inch and then this jacket would be spot on.
I didn't find out before it was to late
Well I couldn't get anyone to help me so I picked out a PFD tried it on I liked the fit and the look. I was very happy at that time I went kayaking that weekend While I was packing up I noticed the "W" in the model number . When I got home I looked it up and it's a women's PFD Maybe someone would have told me that or I should have looked a little harder Well I'm all man 6'3" and 230 pounds and it fits me great ;)
Love it!
Fantastic fit... Lots of straps make adjustments very easy. Definitely important when moving from summer to winter paddling and the associated increase in layers. Pockets are perfect, enough for me to carry a couple snack bars, my digi cam, and some extra chapstick and sunscreen. It's a touch hefty for my preference with kayaking (it's gotten a lot of rafting use) but haven't made the switch to a lower profile for kayaking yet, because honestly it's just not that pressing of a need. Mobility is excellent, no chafing or awkward tightness. The only thing I can say that's not quite up to par for me is the color. I purchased a brighter color, with the idea being ease of spotting the PFD through the water. However, after a few months of moderate use it's faded to it's current pastel version. No further fading in the past 3 years, but I've seen other brands that don't fade nearly as quickly. I love Kokatat though, and would definitely recommend it to others.
Excellent for men too
Bought it for my wife but it didn't quite fit. I tried it--perfect. I am 5' 6" 135 lb male and have the size S. Use it for sea kayaking. Pockets allow carrying of VHF radio, camera, sunscreen, snacks with room for more.