Philip - I first purchsed a wetsuit and a year later, after I had concluded I enjoyed cold water paddling, purchased a Kokatat drysuit. At the time of purchase, I decided it was silly to make such an investment without a built-in method for relief, so I ordered it with the relief zipper even though I am a woman. Unfortunately, at the time I didn't realize that I could get the suit I wanted with a drop-seat. Over the last couple of years, I have become about as adept as one can be at using the man's relief zipper and woman's funnel system but it is not easy, or comfortable, or clean, or . . . From my own personal experience, I highly recommend woman opt for the drop seat. Since the purchase of the drysuit, I have used my wetsuit only once, and that was when my neck gasket was being replaced. Debbie Reeves Sandy Hook, NJ *************************************************************************** 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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