Hello Paddle Wisers, I agree with the posts about having gloves while you paddle in cold weather. I have an extra pair of neoprene gloves and an extra set of pogies tucked between my PFD and my body in case someone needs some preheated protection. Good Paddling, Don Dimond Owner of Superior Visions Sea Kayaking School Board Member of Twin Cities Sea Kayaking Association *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Up here in northern Alberta (Canada), the water is already getting a crunchy. I will have to trade off my Cape Charles for an icebreaker model. Seriously, the 3 mm neoprene gloves just aren't warm enough in the spring and fall, 6mm neoprene mitts do ok, but they get too warm and you are taking them off and on to regulate. I have found the thick lined PVC rubber gloves, (that go almost to my elbows) are very comfortable in cold weather. The gloves (or mitts) are easily purchased at a work wear or safety supply stores and are very inexpensive. (Under $10.) If you seal the sleeves with a fruit jar ring or heavy elastic you have a functioning completion of your dry suit. The gloves are designed to keep oil workers hands warm in -40 degree weather and keep them dry and protected from fluid spills. Jim Meldrum Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada North of the 55th Parallel *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
You guys landlocked in ice and snow may want to consider a winter or spring vacation in the balmy south. I just led a trip to Choke Canyon State Park where we paddled in our shirt sleeves on Saturday and in light jackets on Sunday. We also saw 60 species of birds and had deer, turkeys, and javalina in our camp. And I do this trip every year the third weekend in Feb. We have already had a few northerners join us. We have winter from January to the middle of February in the Houston area. Trees are leafing out and blooming. Spring flowers are in bloom. Choke Canyon is about the same or slightly warmer and a LOT dryer than Houston. I have never had rain on this trip in 10 years of going. Picts at http://community.webshots.com/album/120408388mTsMFr Of course, I prefer to be MUCH further north in the summer. But night paddles are fun then down here. Marilyn Kircus *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 10:15 PM 2/27/2004 -0600, wrote: >You guys landlocked in ice and snow may want to consider a winter or >spring vacation in the balmy south. > >I just led a trip to Choke Canyon State Park where we paddled in our shirt >sleeves on Saturday and in light jackets on Sunday. We also saw 60 >species of birds and had deer, turkeys, and javalina in our camp. > >And I do this trip every year the third weekend in Feb. We have already >had a few northerners join us. We have winter from January to the middle >of February in the Houston area. Trees are leafing out and >blooming. Spring flowers are in bloom. Choke Canyon is about the same or >slightly warmer and a LOT dryer than Houston. I have never had rain on >this trip in 10 years of going. A few years ago several of us northerners came down to southern Florida for three days of paddling in the Florida keys. The meeting of PaddleWisers was graciously hosted by Sandy who planned the paddling trip and provide accommodations for a few of us. Since then I've taken winter trips a couple of other times to Florida and would consider doing another one in South Texas. I know that there are at least a couple of other Paddlewise regulars from that area and if "someone" could coordinate a winter paddling trip next year I'm sure that there might be a few northerners that might conisder making plans to go. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hi all, I need to replace wrist gaskets on my drysuit. I've got the document from Kokatat on replacing them but was wondering if anyone had any good tips before I undertake this endeavor. Here are a couple questions. How big should the form be for the wrist? I was thinking a Nalgene bottle might do. Best way to remove the old gasket? Does the hairdryer (to soften the glue) work because tugging sure doesn't. My current gasket has a bead of Aquaseal on the inside as well as the outside. The Kokatat tutorial doesn't mention gluing both sides. What's the best way to do this? Allow it to cure overnight on one side and then just flip? Thanks! -Patrick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Patrick, I'd let Thrifty Outfitters do it. They replaced my neck gasket for me a few years ago for about $35, if I recall correctly. Chuck Holst Quoting Patrick Maun <patrick_at_patrickmaun.com>: > Hi all, > > I need to replace wrist gaskets on my drysuit.... *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Best way to remove the old gasket? Does the hairdryer (to soften the > glue) work because tugging sure doesn't. Scissors. Forget trying to remove the old glue etc. It would be difficult to attach the new gasket to the drysuit material. If you leave a small ring (say 1/2 inch) then you have a good surface for the new glue that is certain to accept it... I've done this on my gaskets and no regrets yet. > > My current gasket has a bead of Aquaseal on the inside as well as the > outside. The Kokatat tutorial doesn't mention gluing both sides. > What's the best way to do this? Allow it to cure overnight on one > side and then just flip? I'd put a thin layer of aquaseal on the outside of the old ring and the inside of the new gasket. Give them a little while to dry, then very carefully stick them together. Probably that Nalgene bottle would be a good form to keep it all stiff. If you have some Cotol use it for the Aquaseal. Cuts drying time to only a couple of hours. You might want to the the Nantahala Outdoors Center site. There used to be a good tutorial there about replacing gaskets. Don't know if it's still there... Joe P. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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