Re: [Paddlewise] Dry Tops

Bob,
Sounds like you are describing the Kokatat Tec-Tour jacket (goretex). It
has latex cuffs and a neoprene neck closure system. It has an excellent
hood system, and is very well thought out and constructed. The neck gasket
leaks a little when rolling, but it is very comfortable otherwise. Since I
roll all the time in cold water, I kind of want one with a latex neck as
well. i wonder if Kokatat will custom build one for me...
Cheers,
kevin

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	/   Kevin Whilden   \
       |Dept. of Geosciences \___
       |University of Washington \
       |kwhilden_at_u.washington.edu| 
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On Mon, 14 Dec 1998, Bob Denton wrote:

> I'm looking for a garment that will do the following:
> 
> 1. Keep me dry during torrential tropical rain.
> 2. Not fill with water if I dump in 70-85F water.
> 3. Be comfortable in 60F to 90F (80F at a pinch)
> 4. Be functional and safe for occasional cold water trips.
> 
> What I am trying to understand is the functional difference between neoprene
> cuffed paddling tops and true dry tops. A latex neck gasket would be
> extremely uncomfortable in 80F conditions, and unnecessary.
> 
> I don't have access to these garments and will mail order. The ideal would
> be a hooded Gore-Tex jacket with adjustable cuffs and neck closures that
> could be tight when necessary and maybe serve double duty in hurricane
> season.
> 
> BTW, how does Gore-Tex compare with Simpatex or other Gore-Tex clones?
> 
> TIA for any ideas or input!
> 
> cya
> 
> Bob Denton 
> Aqua-Gulf Transport
> bdenton_at_aquagulf.com 
> www.aquagulf.com <http://www.aquagulf.com> 
> 
> 
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