Screamrider
WKR
I've been the proud owner of my new BT1 for a week now and can't say enough good things about it.
My only concern, however, is the size of the waist belt. I have a 34 inch waist, and I believe I got a medium belt. When I adjust the belt as per directions (centred over hip bones), and wearing only one layer on top, I can cinch the belt to it's absolute max and there is no more room to tighten.
Of course if I have on a second layer it's not an issue, but I'm nervous that the belt may be slightly too large.
I know other guys have mentioned that 33-34" waist is right on the edge of small and medium (which I admit puzzles me, as it is a very common waist size for an athletic hunter).
My question is how much smaller is the small belt? Also, is it better to have the padded part of the belt wrap all the way around to the front (basically, my scenario, so the belt is borderline too big), or go with a belt that gives more room to adjust, with the padding only wrapping around 2/3 of your waist? I'm somewhat concerned that a small belt wouldn't give enough adjustment in cold weather with multiple layers.
Appreciate any feedback.
My only concern, however, is the size of the waist belt. I have a 34 inch waist, and I believe I got a medium belt. When I adjust the belt as per directions (centred over hip bones), and wearing only one layer on top, I can cinch the belt to it's absolute max and there is no more room to tighten.
Of course if I have on a second layer it's not an issue, but I'm nervous that the belt may be slightly too large.
I know other guys have mentioned that 33-34" waist is right on the edge of small and medium (which I admit puzzles me, as it is a very common waist size for an athletic hunter).
My question is how much smaller is the small belt? Also, is it better to have the padded part of the belt wrap all the way around to the front (basically, my scenario, so the belt is borderline too big), or go with a belt that gives more room to adjust, with the padding only wrapping around 2/3 of your waist? I'm somewhat concerned that a small belt wouldn't give enough adjustment in cold weather with multiple layers.
Appreciate any feedback.