As a portly fellow, but avid paddler I feel that to enjoy cold water paddling safely.. one should have a good 1/4" wet-suit.. Where oh where can one find tailor made wet-suits.. Yes we paddle in cold weather (hugging smooth water shores with lotsa flotation and never alone...) Thanks Robin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I seem to remember an article by the Tsnami Rangers several years back in Sea Kayaker where they mentioned surf shops as being a great source of customized suits. They took it one step farther as I recall, by having paddle-jacket sleeves attatched to 1/4" farmer johns to maximize wearability. mark *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Mark H. Hunt wrote: > > I seem to remember an article by the Tsnami Rangers several years > back in Sea Kayaker where they mentioned surf shops as being a great > source of customized suits. [snip] 'Nother approach is to customize it yourself (or, let Penny, whose web site tells you how to do it, tackle the job): Sew Your Own Gear: http://www.nextdim.com/users/pschwyn/tips.htm -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR sea kayaker -- no affiliation with Penny or her business *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 98-04-21 09:18:04 EDT, Robin_at_k3fp.com writes: << As a portly fellow, but avid paddler I feel that to enjoy cold water paddling safely.. one should have a good 1/4" wet-suit.. Where oh where can one find tailor made wet-suits.. >> Check out Northwest --- <www.nwoc.com>. Don't know that they make "custom" suits, but they have some pretty generous wetsuits. See, especially, the "Grizzly"! Might work, and would save a lot of money over a custom job. Ever think about a drysuit, instead? Joq *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
At 06:40 AM 4/21/98 , JCMARTIN43 wrote: >In a message dated 98-04-21 09:18:04 EDT, Robin_at_k3fp.com writes: > ><< As a portly fellow, but avid paddler I feel that to enjoy cold water > paddling safely.. one should have a good 1/4" wet-suit.. > Where oh where can one find tailor made wet-suits.. > >> I recently got a custom made suit for freediving from Blue Water Hunter/ Deep Thought. It was 3/16" (5mm), hooded jacket and pants in fashionable kelp camoflague. The suit is a bit hard to get into, as it has the slick neoprene side in the inside. Once in it, though, it is extremely warm and comfortable. I use diluted hair conditioner in a spray bottle to assist in the process. They do custom orders via www, mail or fax. Be sure to investigate knife pockets, speargun cocking pads, and knee pads, if appropriate. Start looking for an attractive, friendly person to do the measuring! And warm up the tape measure, too. Brrr! Http://blueh20.com (I'm not affiliated in any way with Blue Water Hunter- just like their quality and craftsmanship) ________________________________________________________________ Doug Barnard Virtual Acreage Agoura, California (near L.A.) Visualization in 2D/3D/4D http://virtualacreage.com 818-991-9328 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Another thought on easy entry for wetsuits is to wear a thin Lycra suit as underwear. These are the type of suits divers use in warm water locales, are skin-tight, ankle to wrist, one-piece zip-ups. They are neutrally buoyant and provide no insulation but are slippery enough to make donning a wetsuit (even a wet wetsuit) much easier. And no hair product emissions will escape into the water to warn the fish! >///:>Chris Hardenbrook<:\\\< Overcast Southern California Doug Barnard wrote: > I recently got a custom made suit for freediving from Blue Water Hunter/ > Deep Thought. It was 3/16" (5mm), hooded jacket and pants in fashionable > kelp camoflague. The suit is a bit hard to get into, as it has the slick > neoprene side in the inside. Once in it, though, it is extremely warm and > comfortable. I use diluted hair conditioner in a spray bottle to assist in > the process. > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Not sure what part of the country you're in. If you're near Santa Cruz, CA you should visit Dion at Heat Wave Custom Wetsuits. He did a real good job for us. Keith Kaste R J Staebler wrote: > As a portly fellow, but avid paddler I feel that to enjoy cold water > paddling safely.. one should have a good 1/4" wet-suit.. > Where oh where can one find tailor made wet-suits.. > > Yes we paddle in cold weather (hugging smooth water shores with lotsa > flotation and never alone...) > > Thanks > Robin > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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