>> Strong endorsement on the Skaonarak. I have an ancient one --- pre-breathable fabrics --- that is an all-purpose piece of rain gear. Also picked up a slightly damaged (stained) Palm storm cag at a kayak show --- fits over everything, including the cockpit rim and the PFD, has a very effective hood, and is bright colored --- flourescent yellow. No breathability, but is a great piece of gear for paddling in cold rain. Long zipper so you can paddle with it in place, and pull it up when needed, but you do have to pull it up over your head otherwise. GRO has it in their catalog --- not cheap, but not as expensive as the Patagucci Skanorak. But not as multi- purpose as the Skanorak, either --- kinda hard explaining the storm cag's skirt in the 7-11 when you're out for milk on a rainy day. Jack Martin >> The GRO catalog also has a Rapidstyle Eskimo Hunter jacket. The hood has sidecuts for good vision. The fabric is not breathable, but it is lined with mesh, and the jacket has a diagonal zip for ventilation that allows you to roll it down around your waist. I almost bought one several years ago, but the neoprene neck was too snug for me. 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Mar 03 1999 - 07:46:51 PST
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