Although not advertised, Kokatat also sells their drysuits with 'neoprene' feet instead of latex. They are much easier to put on, sturdy, and warm. Downside is that you must buy larger footwear to accommodate them. Bill McKenzie Washington -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Holst <CHUCK_at_multitech.com> To: 'Paddlewise' <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net> Date: Monday, November 23, 1998 10:23 AM Subject: [Paddlewise] FW: 303 substitute? > > -----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/ >*************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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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