Re: [Paddlewise] Patagonia's Nemo dry top

An outer collar is very useful for when portaging through heavy bush, where snags
tear latex.

Cheers,
Richard Culpeper



Doug Lloyd wrote:

> I prefer the extra collar, as it imparts an option to allow you to cut the
> latex gasket a bit looser than normal, but back-up the seal with a
> secondary closure. As a rule, latex seals are not very hardy, and I prefer
> models that have these secondary closures.
>
> BC'in Ya
> Doug Lloyd
>
> At 11:25 AM 10/10/99 -0500, you wrote:
> >I'm considering the purchase of a new Patagonia Nemo dry top for $230.  It's
> >last year's model and comes without the gusseted collar, but with gusseted
> >sleeves, and it's about $69 less than this year's "new and improved"
> >version.
> >
> >I'm told by the retailer, an experienced whitewater kayaker, that it is the
> >model he and others prefer.  His claim is that the gasket is easier to
> >replace in the non-collared model and the collar is basically useless.  I've
> >never used one before, but from appearance alone, his comments make sense,
> >but I'm wondering about the collar issue.  Hence, my questions to the list!
> >
> >Is the gusseted collar vital on a dry top?  Aside from adding some
> >protection from the elements and no doubt a bit of warmth to the neck area,
> >does it serve any other purpose?  For those owning the non-collared model,
> >any regrets?
> >
> >Thanks in advance for everyone's input!
> >
> >Jim Tynan
> >Pike Road AL
> >
> >
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