patrick ortman Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Has anybody felt the need (as I do) to put a longer & wider lumbar pad onto the Zephyr vest? What it comes with seems skimpy compared to other vests, but other than that I do still like the vest. I’ve looked at things like police/security belt supports. I’m curious what others have done- DIY hacks or specialized retailers, etc. Or, if it’s just me thinking the vest sure could use a lot more love in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members chris fawcett Posted October 5, 2021 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Hi Patrick, I agree that the Zephyr vest is great. When Garrett is demoing at a workshop, he always picks up a Zephyr vest. As for the lumbar pad, I don’t think it’s going to have any effect on the working of the vest, but if it feels good, do it! Opinions about support belts differ I side with the argument that if you have a healthy back they just make it weaker, it’s really something you wear under medical advice All the best, Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick ortman Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Thanks, Chris. I agree, probably just a security thing- feeling something on my rear hip bones and all. Someday I'll get that Exovest, because I'm getting older and more aware of the advantages of breathing ;-). But for now, especially still in the pandemic and the kind of work I do, I need to be a bit tight. If anyone looks up this thread down the line: For now, I did get a back attachment from these folks: https://backupbrace.com (they do belt support for police officers who wear guns and tasers on their belts all day). I just replaced the stock Zephyr pad with it. So far, for me, this is getting better. Still not perfect, I can see ways to make it better, but it gives a much more secure feeling to me having something back there with some rigidity that touches my hip bones a bit. Thanks! Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members chris fawcett Posted October 8, 2021 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Patrick, Let us know how it goes. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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