Tarandes Bear
Well-Known Member
Just purchased my first BP after constant nagging from husband and daughter about jumping my rather excitable ISH and nearly coming a cropper. I am hoping many of you will read and reply to this as I am at my wits end with the dam thing. I had it fitted professionally and although the fitter said my measurements were better suited to the L5 Slim we determined the waist area would be too big so opted for the L4. Well, firstly I look like an obese sumo wrestler in it, secondly I cannot do the dam thing up on my own! (my daughter had to wrestle me into it this morning!) and I was so uncomfortable (with boobs poking up through the top near my chin), I took the thing off in a strop and refused to wear it. I've calmed down now and realised that I need to go back to the saddlery shop and try an alternative. Having never worn a BP before I know I'm probably moaning for no reason and will get use to 'constricting' feeling but this is just ridiculous. What are big busted women wearing? I'm not stick thin with stick on boobs, I'm just Mrs Average size 12 with a broad back, wide shoulders and big lady lumps, 34F. How on earth do women with 'falsies' manage with a BP as you can't squash them down like pancakes?!! Please give me your experiences. I've been told the Racesafe would not suit my curvy body shape and I do not have a budget of more than £160 ish, so that outrules the Kaneg (spelling?) Thanks so much and I look forward to your replies!