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Thanks for the replies.

I have read in a few other places of larger guys liking the Big A, I will have to try it.
When you say you release the air to allow you off the ground? Seems opposite of what you would expect .. no? Or does the less air allow the other body parts to come higher up allowing the points of critical mass to dissipate?
I was even thinking about making two foam strips. One under the hips & one under the shoulders. If the big air types allow me to pres through then maybe the extra strips are all thats needed. I saw some of the new ultra light pads do that in by adding extra in foam in the heavy pressure area, so two types of padding in one spot. whistles? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />


That's kind of the point of letting a little air out - if you fully inflate the BA, it's pretty
hard - depends how you like to sleep, but I find a little less air allows the parts that stick out
to sink down a little more so you get more support throughout instead of just hitting on shoulders and hips. YMMV - depends how you like to sleep. That's why I'd suggesed zipping into REI, inflate one up very firm, lie on it, and see how it feels as you let a little but out.


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Does that dacron trolling line have any reflective qualities for night time tinkle run protection?


Nope - it's whitish - and thin- it can be hard to see. I don't find I have too much trouble, but then again, I'm careful around my guylines.
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