catalina27-talk: autoinflatable PFDs

[SStangler]

Does anyone have any recommendations on the auto inflatable PFDs?  I purchased the West Marine 4000 Offshore model today.  Tried it on when I got home (silly me, should have done that in the store) and found it quite uncomfortable on my neck, and heavier than I expected.  It sits on the neck rather than on the shoulders.  I am hoping to get an auto inflating model with a integral harness.  I do plan on wearing it often, esp. when sailing with my kids.  (Setting a good example and all that.)  Are the SoSpender models any more comfortable?   Thank you Shana Germantown, WI #6564 Sweet Talk (that's still the name...)