At 08:48 AM 10/26/98 -0500, Tom Dittrich wrote: > I bought my first dry suit this fall: two-piece Koklatat. The >top is Gortex and the bottom is nylon. I felt that this combo gave me >the most versatility in that I could wear just the top on days when the >water is chilly but the air is warm. Plus buying nylon bottoms helped >keep the overall price down. However, the nylon bottoms collect a lot >of sweat on warmer days. Some people might find that uncomfortable. If >money is no object, go for the Gortex. I have used a goretex drytop in combination with neoprene chest waders succesfully on several occasions. I had the opportunity to test it when swimming in surf, and it worked adequately. The drytop tunnel kept most of the water out, and a belt for the waders would have helped even more. There was some leakage but it didnt sink me. I dont consider it a substitute for a drysuit (which I use now), but it was a functional temporary and cheap alternative. This topic brought out several rabid complaints on r.b.p that it is a deadly combination (your waders will fill with water and you will sink like a rock!!), but I'm still alive. It certainly isnt my first choice or the most comfortable, but it worked. Wayne *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Oct 26 1998 - 07:42:18 PST
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