I am a 5'2", 118 lb female. My husband is about 180 lbs. Is this shield too heavy/bulky for me to use comfortably?
1778747
It may be a bit bulky but it isn't heavy. There are several hand holds available so you should find one that works for you.
1778748
I don't think so...my wife is 5'3 110 and uses it pretty well. I think it would be just fine
1778749
I bought several of these for us to use at our martial arts school. They work great. We use them with students that are adolescent male, adult female and adult male. No issues yet and the thickness helps absorb the kicks from the heavier hitters. Hope this helps.
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Im a personal trainer. My pad has been kicked by clients from 110 lbs up to 280 lbs. It is a great product, i even strap it down and use it for kicks and use a baseball bat for wood choppers with clients. We also use it for ground and pound by trapping it with one knee. Great product that takes a beaten. It is thick but you want that so it will absorb the impact. I will buy another when it wears out.Brandon
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Im a personal trainer. My pad has been kicked by clients from 110 lbs up to 280 lbs. It is a great product, i even strap it down and use it for kicks and use a baseball bat for wood choppers with clients. We also use it for ground and pound by trapping it with one knee. Great product that takes a beaten. It is thick but you want that so it will absorb the impact. I will buy another when it wears out. Brandon
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The shield is not heavy. It may be bulky for some as that may be their opinion. But the kicks and punches it will absorb will outweigh any of that by far. As I said in my review of this shield, kicks and punches come through all other shields I have seen, so that if the blow is strong enough to knock the holder down, they will fall having felt the full impact of the blow. With this shield, the force is still there, but the impact is absorbed so that the shield is all that is felt with however much force. This does not stop the holder from being knocked back or knocked down, but it is the best I have seen for stopping them from feeling the fist or foot that dealt the blow. The shield is not heavy. It may be bulky for some as that may be their opinion. But the kicks and punches it will absorb will outweigh any of that by far. As I said in my review of this shield, kicks and punches come through all other shields I have seen, so that if the blow is strong enough to knock the holder down, they will fall having felt the full impact of the blow. With this shield, the force is still there, but the impact is absorbed so that the shield is all that is felt with however much force. This does not stop the holder from being knocked back or knocked down, but it is the... » Read More The shield is not heavy. It may be bulky for some as that may be their opinion. But the kicks and punches it will absorb will outweigh any of that by far. As I said in my review of this shield, kicks and punches come through all other shields I have seen, so that if the blow is strong enough to knock the holder down, they will fall having felt the full impact of the blow. With this shield, the force is still there, but the impact is absorbed so that the shield is all that is felt with however much force. This does not stop the holder from being knocked back or knocked down, but it is the best I have seen for stopping them from feeling the fist or foot that dealt the blow. « Show Less
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I don't believe so. I bought it a couple years ago as a Christmas present for my grandchildren, who are teenagers and both above and below your size. Their dad held it, while they kicked. I may not be the best person to ask, as I have never used it, but I know they thought it was very good for kicking.
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My husband who is 6´ and 220 lb. tried it on. He thinks that it would probably work.
922651
I don't think it is heavy but I think it is bulky. This seems a small price to pay to protect my ipad.
2264033
I think it would be too heavy on a scrub top pocket and tilt outward too much. Plus idk if folks like extra weight in the front ;) I'm female at 5'8' 145lbs and wearing it on my generic hospital provided scrub bottoms works great with a t shirt or scrub top. It is the best money I've spent. No chasing around my stethoscope, no weight around my neck, no bulky pockets, and most of all I always have it in a flash.I'm buying these for gifts for fellow nursing friends and my mom who is an RN.
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Good morning G. Harris. I think the Shield may be a bit thin for the size 12 holster that we purchased for our XD Sub-Compacts. The M&P; 9/40 may be just right though.
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It is quite large and bulky, but it does come in a carry case and folds up quite nice. I guess it depends on how far you plan on carrying it. I'm kind of wimpy and no muscles..ok I'm a girl lol...but my husband seems to handle it ok.
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I am 6 ft, 230 and have big calves. I am also fairly active. I use the calf strap and really love how it keeps the holster from sliding down. If you don't walk far or fast...sit at a desk or in a car a lot, then you could get by without it. IMHO you need it with the weight of these j frames.
752474
I don't have a problem using it. My wife is 5'6" and she uses it all the time, but she prefers using a shoulder strap with it.
953749
I have used this on my lower back, and also on my knee, but I am not visioning it around the neck. I would think that it would be too bulky, too large unless you have a huge neck.
379674
I love this shield, it is comfy and huge. I don't think you would want to wear it with a helmet of any sort. Nor a hard hat. This item is for construction, not combat.
514312
Neither my husband nor I are small people, we are at 250 and 200 lbs. and the Therm-a-rest cushion has worked for both of us through numerous football and volleyball games. Hope this helps.
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Ryan it's pretty light for it's size as long as your desktop mic stand has a good base you shouldn't have a problem. I lowered my mic stand as low as possible it stood fine. But I have a trip pod mic stand plus the shield is easy to adjust. I hope this help you let me know if I can share any more advise. Peace!
159808
I am 47, 5'2, and 120 lbs and I love mine and think its perfect for me. I am also moderately fit and think this would be ideal for you! Good Luck!
1127979
I'm 5'8" that use to weigh 290 lbs. I had a 17 3/4" - 18" neck size for my dress shirts. I tried it on a few times at home and it was too tight for me, I would be reluctant to wear it out in public. Since March 2013 I have dropped 50 lbs and now it's very loose and I have no problems wearing out in public. I would suggest going to your local camera store and asking if they carry this strap and try it on.
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It may be small. It is liberal on me but I am 5'3" and weigh 115. I also removed most of the weights cause it feels heavier when worn.
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My husband is also 5'9" and weighs more than you do. The pack is comfortable and also adjustable, fits well. You should be fine!
480567
Not sure, but for someone like me, who isn't strong, it seems heavy with the bulk and isn't easily portable (I am 125 lb. female).