I ordered 2 PFD's. This and the Adventurewear Moxie. I have always had the buckle version and thought the zipper would be cumbersome... But I like to keep a small bottle of sunscreen and my gloves in my pfd - the Moxie just didn't have enough space for them.

I paddled class 3's twice over the weekend. I had to adjust the shoulder straps a bit because they were bunching up and it wasn't super-easy, but once I got it set, it was great. The pocket space was more than ample. The zipper didn't bother me. I had no issues with riding up in the back. When I did take a swim, it did it's job. When paddling, it didn't impede me at all. The Moxie's "Adjust a Bust" felt odd to me. Despite the zipper, the "Adjust a Bust" didn't feel quite as awkward. It doesn't push your bust up to your chin, but the design apparently is to 'lift' rather than squish 'the girls'.

No complaints. I'll update with any more details as I break it in more.