I wanted to alert you guys to a couple of things I've haven't seen mentioned yet. First, the vest is weighted more in the back than the front, as you would suspect from the pix. This has the effect, for me, of helping me to put more force in my heels and keep my knees from riding too far forward. Just putting the vest on pulled my shoulders back a little and gave me better posure overall.
Also, the shoulders are filled with the same soft material (sand like) as the vest which makes it very comfy on your shoulders and also provides nice padding for your weighted barbell. I noticed immediately the relief in my shoulders/lower neck, even though I also have a pad on my barbell. If you have neck issues, this is a big plus over other vests.
There is a mesh pocket on the back of the vest if you are going walking with it that can carry a few items. Aso some stretchy straps on the front that you can hook an ipod or cell phone carrier to. One comes with the vest. (The carrier, not the ipod!)
Overall I am very pleased with this purchase and look forward to checking out some more Cathe certified gear!
Beth
Also, the shoulders are filled with the same soft material (sand like) as the vest which makes it very comfy on your shoulders and also provides nice padding for your weighted barbell. I noticed immediately the relief in my shoulders/lower neck, even though I also have a pad on my barbell. If you have neck issues, this is a big plus over other vests.
There is a mesh pocket on the back of the vest if you are going walking with it that can carry a few items. Aso some stretchy straps on the front that you can hook an ipod or cell phone carrier to. One comes with the vest. (The carrier, not the ipod!)
Overall I am very pleased with this purchase and look forward to checking out some more Cathe certified gear!
Beth
