RE: [Paddlewise] Drysuits

I agree with the point about a relief zipper - I regret not having one
in mine!  
What makes it more difficult for you tall folks to get the ankle gaskets
off?  I'm 5'7" and also do not enjoy pulling the latex ankle gasket over
my heels when I'm done paddling.  Funds permitting I'm planning on
having Kokatat replace them with neoprene footies later this year.

Dave Seng
Juneau, Alaska

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Dimond [mailto:superiorvisions_at_hotmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, February 15, 1999 2:07 PM
> To: Paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> Subject: [Paddlewise] Drysuits
> 
> 
> I bought my first drysuit in 1993 and have never regretted 
> the purchase. 
> Seriously consider getting the relief zipper in the model you 
> purchase. 
> In addition I would recommend having Kokatat add latex socks that are 
> glued into the suit for tall paddlers. I am six foot three 
> inches tall 
> and I did not enjoy pulling the latex ankle gasket over my 
> heels when I 
> was done paddling. Be sure to get the extra air out of the 
> suit in case 
> of a capsize, if you don't you will not roll under your boat 
> because of 
> all of the extra buoyancy from the air inside of the suit. I 
> have also 
> worn some holes through the suit but that is due to extreme use. 
> 
> Good Paddling,
> Don Dimond
> 
> 
> 
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