Re: [Paddlewise] Ideal Touring Paddle J

I agree, I want my anorak under my PFD. I carry my PFD on the aftdeck (shame
on me!) and wear an offshore inflatable PFD integrated with my survival
fanny pack. It has 35lbs of bouyancy.
Sid Taylor
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Sonett <EricS_at_sakson.com>
To: 'CHUCK_at_multitech.com' <CHUCK_at_multitech.com>;
paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 03, 1999 10:24 AM
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Ideal Touring Paddle J


>I also like the Skanorak but I no longer agree about the advantage of
>fitting over a PFD: Newer PFDs provide for numerous safety accessories to
be
>attached (lights, tow systems, knives, radios or cell phones in pockets,
>etc.). When I put my Skanorak on over my PFD, these items are no longer
>accessible -- if I try to load my Skanorak with them, it hangs and when I
>remove the Skanorak, I have to transfer all the stuff back to my PFD. I now
>prefer a Gore-Tex paddle jacket w/ latex at the wrist and neoprene or
>similar at the neck, under my PFD (e.g. Kokotat - it cost less too).
>Eric
>-----Original Message-----
>From: CHUCK_at_multitech.com [mailto:CHUCK_at_multitech.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 1999 7:44 AM
>To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
>Subject: [Paddlewise] Ideal Touring Paddle J
>
>
>
>>>
>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
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