Team-O Back Tow Near Annapolis?

[MCilenti]

We've been searching for inflatable life jackets/harnesses and spent some quality time trying them on. We were surprised to find there was a wide-range of how each felt- some were very comfortable while others were remarkably uncomfortable even just standing around in the store.

After doing a lot of research, we're really intrigued by the Team-O back-tow inflatables. However, we've been unable to find anyone who carries these locally (it appears Team One in Newport, RI is the only U.S. distributor). So before jumping in (no pun intended) we'd really like to try them on to see how they fit.

We're based in Deale, MD (just a little south of Annapolis) and were wondering if anyone somewhere in the area has one that we could try on.

Thanks, in advance, for the help!
Cheers,
Mike

[MCilenti]

For anyone who is looking, this is the best review I've found, much better than the company's website:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNGfCVvUAZ4

Cheers,
Mike

[skipmac]

Not clear from the photos on their website and saw no mention in the specs about a crotch strap. If they don't have this then I highly recommend another brand or modifying these.

Without a crotch strap it is very easy for the harness to slip over the wearer's head, especially when being towed.

[skipmac]

OK. Looked at the video and, as you said, much better than the website. And it does indeed show crotch straps.

Based on that, it looks very interesting.

[ohdrinkboy]

Ask the manf/store if you buy, and don't like it, return it.