-----Original Message----- From: David Seng [mailto:David_at_wainet.com] Sent: Monday, November 23, 1998 11:25 AM To: 'Paddlewise' Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] 303 substitute? <snip> Part of the "wrestling match" issue with your dry suit is probably also technique - it took me a while to figure out the most effective way to wriggle into my drysuit. By all means - stretch those gaskets - I used a coffee can to stretch the neck gasket on mine; before finally resorting to a little bit of careful trimming.... One thing that I'm going to investigate when I next have to replace the ankle gaskets is switching to a latex "footie" - might keep my feet warmer and drier and also alleviate the problem of trying to fight my feet through those gaskets - I have small (size 7.5) feet, I can't imagine what it's like for folks with big feet<g>. <snip> Dave Seng Juneau, Alaska ************************************************************************** * The first time I tried on a dry suit in the store, I put my foot through the wrist gasket! I have a large head (7-3/8) and a large neck for my body size, and when I first put on my Kokatat dry suit, I could feel my face turning red, but I found that the gasket stretched sufficiently with normal use, and now I don't notice it. One thing I recommend when trying on a dry suit is sitting on the floor and going through a full range of paddling and bracing motions to make sure it doesn't constrict anywhere. I went from a medium to a large size after doing that. I also have small feet (6.5 EEEEE), but I still find the latex booties make it much easier to put the suit on, as well as allowing me to wear socks for extra insulation. However, the latex really should be protected from sand and grit by neoprene or other overboots. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** 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 Nov 23 1998 - 09:57:37 PST
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