From:ralph diaz <snip> >(Of course, you can opt not to wear a PFD and sprayskirt and then the Goretex suit would be fully functioning in letting off moisture while paddling. You probably don't need a PFD anyway as the air in the suit will make you as bouyant as the Michelin Man. Am I going to get in trouble with stating such things? :-) BTW, I have my tongue well in cheek here.) ================ early today as i approached a tidal river that i paddle frequently, i mentally reviewed my equipment and realized that skirt and pfd were not with me. i was wearing a Goretex dry suit. slightly over 32 degree air, about 35 degree water, calm winds. i didn't see anyone from well before put in - to well after take out. total on water distance about 8 miles. it was an invigorating paddle and the Goretex wicked as it is designed to do. My assessment was that the ride was much more enjoyable than those when i wore the pfd and skirt. the pfd and skirt are back in the truck. i plan to use them. My answer to answer Ralph's question, ' Am I going to get in trouble with stating such things?'.... probably not.... but don't do it. *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Feb 13 1999 - 17:38:29 PST
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