I have a Palm Storm cag (breathable, built-in skirt, big enought to go over PFD, built in hood). This is my favorite piece of gear by far. Well worth the money if you seem to paddle through a lot of stormy weather. Debbie Reeves Sandy Hook, NJ > ---------- > 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 > ************************************************************************** > * > *************************************************************************** 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 - 14:59:22 PST
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