In a message dated 1/10/00 11:06:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, paragrant_at_webtv.net writes: > I am considering buying a drysuit top and neoprene/fleece pants as a > kayaking uniform for winter (or year round) in the Puget Sound. My > objections to full drysuit are price and its too hard to get on and off. > Has anyone tried this combination and are you happy with it? Also, does > a drysuit bib work with a nylon tunneled spray skirt? Any preferences > in brands? paul: i attended a cold-water workshop this weekend sponsored by a local paddling club--well organized, highly informative. after hearing/learning about the number of deaths as a result of hypothermia, i wouldn't consider paddling in anything less than a drysuit with proper insulation, esp in puget sound in winter. i agree, the expense and possible discomfort of a drysuit are considerable but when you consider the alternative . . . getting a drysuit on and off was also a concern of mine, but, it was my observation that with a little practice, they're not that hard to get on and off. i am convinced a $400-$600+ drysuit is worth the investment and think you will find a lot of folks out there will agree. kokatat seems to be the drysuit of choice. my guess is you could go through a lot of gear/combinations of gear ( and spend a lot of $$) only to find that nothing will be as effective as a drysuit-- a. mariani <~~~~a complete novice, but a fast learner *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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