When people say that this camera vest is not ideal for small or slim people, how small and slim do they mean? Will the vest slide around or what?
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!
60117
Tighten the vest over whatever clothes you will be wearing, . Mine works very well.
60118
It won't be snug. I'm 6 foot 1 and 192 pounds. The vest is slightly loose on me. It feels comfortable and I have no issues with it...but sometimes I need to hold the best with one hand while I remove my camera.
854024
I'm about 5'7" and it fits fine. It may go below your waist a little, but this isn't a go running type of vest weight. As long as you're using it for pull-ups, push-ups or something similar you should be fine.
999266
Despite my purchase, I'm the wrong guy to be asking. I'm sure it's a good, versatile camera. But I was deluded as to size. I wanted something that would slip in my pocket -- this is too cumbersome to do so. I am neither recommending nor not recommending. Good luck.
70711
I have no idea... other than if it fits nice and tight....when I screw the grip on it lines up well and tightens up fine.. no wobbling. That would be my guess. I love the grip. It helps stabilization for me .. feels good and looks good, plus I have an extra battery all of the time. I keep both batteries charged all of the time and it gives me plenty of capture time!
22644
Not at all. There are two clamps on the front lines of the vest that tighten it down, and the reflective belt fits snug up against your body, so no bounce. Just order your size based on your measurements.
36723
If you're wearing fairly tight or "skinny" pants, it's not going to fit comfortably. If you're wearing normal pants or certainly cargo shorts or pants it's fine. It is an odd shape, but it's pretty much the size of a standard point and shoot camera. I'd say a size comparison would be like carrying two cell phones in your pocket. (I'm specifically comparing the size to an iphone 5s. Imagine two to two and a half put together and that's about the size of the camera.)
795
My is snug too. The case is designed to be snug to protect the camera's screen. I don't really see any issue with it's tightness
362857
The vest is big on my son, so it does move around on him. he says if he were bigger it would not move around so much.
776575
It might be too big for you, but it can be adjusted to fit almost anyone. It is a very well built and works well. You should hold it when you walk with it as the camera does move on the strap and if you bend over without having your hand on the camera it can hit something very hard and break. I would get in touch with the Black Rapid folks and ask them. It really is well worth the money, and I love mine.
1330727
I would say it is not ideal for a women. The vest does shift and bounce some, so it may not be comfortable on your chest. I would recommend a backpack style, or weighted belt.
1339200
It's a great vest for the money! No, you won't have a problem with it being too big. They run very small.
571995
Yes, a very good friend of mine is about that and very petite as well. It fits fine-normal adjustment belt for around the body.This is the most comfortable "vest" I have worn over the years. So light weight, I wear it all the time as I boat alone very often.
1357886
I love the vest, but it tends to run small. Unless you are quite slim order it just a little larger than you might think.
1262694
I wear a med. shirt & a guy that has this same vest is a 2 x. I have the straps at the top as little as they will go. It is a little bulky around the shoulders on me. I just got it this year so I just figured it will take a little getting used to. I thought about taking it to a seamstress to get the top a little less bulky. I hope this helps.
436007
This is meant to be a bobber (floating) device so it basically is small and fits in the palm of my hands with as well as without the go pro. If you have freakishly small hands then it could be bigger but not by much. Lol
1915402
If the strap can be tighten enough for your small frame hit will work fine if not it will move around. In any event there are time when you must hold the camera next to your body.
26644
I don't think that this is the vest for you then. It's perfect for over a thermal, but an insulated jacket may be a bit much. Also, it will flop around too much if not fastened on the sides.