PFD Astral Willis vs Stohlquist Brik

[plurpimpin]

I am shopping for a new PFD. I have a choice between an astral willis and a stohlquist brik. I can get the astral for $65 or the stohlquist for $80. I'm leaning towards the astral because it is less expensive. Does anybody have any experience or opinions about either of these pfds?

[Storm11]

Try both on, but the Willis would be my vote. The Brik might be a better fit if you have a super long torso, but the Willis is nice because it has the independent (techtonic) front panels.

[crackboy]

i think the willis is similiar cut/body style as the greenjacket . it is super comfortable. it would be my choice

[refried]

I've had a Willis for a few years and really like it, It replaced a Lotus Sherman and is much more comfortable. I have a Stolquist Brik? in with my loaner gear that I don't think I've ever worn, Go with the Willis.
The only thing I dislike about the Willis is the lash tab placement on the center of the chest, I put my knife on my shoulder and like it much better.

[earnyerturn]

Dude...

Go for the Willis! I got one as a promo when my lady friend and I paddled around Lake Superior two summers ago and friggen love it! @ First I felt like the Monkeys in 2001 space something or other when they try to use the bone as a tool.

Well anyway, we basically lived in those things for like 80 days (she the Bella and I the Willis) You don't even know its there. Killer on the river too. Lotta folks are sporting them for a reason - they ROCK.

The pockets also hold a bit more than you'd think. Also Willis provides a bit more back protection than the BRIK. Stohlquist, you're a good company, but in this case my vote has been on the Astral plane.

Have a rocking remainder of the season!
Cheers