Re: [Paddlewise] Ideal Touring Paddling Jacket

From: <HTERVORT_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 14:38:40 EST
In a message dated 99-03-03 02:39:24 EST, kingfshr_at_idmail.com writes:

<< Try a store that sells fly fishing equipment >>

Fishing or other sports jackets may have the features you're looking for.
BUT, be careful about adopting equipment to kayaking that may not be designed
for immersion and subsequent swimming.  

I once decided to use a fine Goretex jacket that was languishing in my ski
equipment box for paddling.  When I tried some solo rescues, the jacket came
up with about 20 pounds of water trapped between the liner and outer shell and
in those big, handy pockets.  If that had been a survival situation, I would
have been in it for the long haul.

Harold
So. Cal., so lucky to be alive
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Received on Wed Mar 03 1999 - 11:42:38 PST

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