Re: [Paddlewise] Drysuits

I have had the latex booties on my Kokotat drysuit for the last 5 yrs,
and they are very comfortable, and make putting the suit on and off much
easier.  The only dissadvantage to them is that they make rinsing out
the inside of the drysuit somewhat of a hastle.  Evidently, the major
way that salt water will compromise the effectiveness of Gore-Tex is if
it's inside the suit (i.e., condensed/dried perspiration), so it's
important to rinse it out regularely.  Washing the suit in your washing
machine is more difficult as well (the legs won't sink until you remove
all the air).

The relief zipper is worthwhile.

Dave Carlson

David Seng wrote:
> 
> 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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