Re: [Paddlewise] PFD, sprayskirt ?

Mike

I own the Lotus Rio Grande and consider it an excellent PFD.  I'm a 5'10",
195-pounder and the XL is a perfect  fit.  The only "problem" I've
experienced is that it tends to ride up just a bit while in the water.
Nothing beyond the norm in my opinion seeing as how I'm a bit on the stocky
side.  [And, for the naysayers out there, I did "fit" it in accordance with
Lotus' directions at http://www.lotusdesigns.com/choose.html ]  Bottom
line -- two years worth of both heavy touring and whitewater wear and it's
still in excellent condition.

For skirts, I like Perception's neoprene Grip Deck.  Granted it's not an
adjustable model, but for anyone with who has a coaming with a low-clearance
problem, this skirt is a breeze to put on because it has no bungee knots
[the cord is completely enclosed].  Also, for me it scores an A in the
water-tight department.

Good luck!

Jim Tynan
Pike Road AL

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike W" <mhw58_at_yahoo.com>
To: <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Monday, December 27, 1999 3:55 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] PFD, sprayskirt ?


> I hope you all had a great Holiday! I recieved a gift
> certificate to the local Kayak shop and I want to buy
> a new PFD and sprayskirt. I sea kayak mainly on the
> Central California coast. I like the Lotus Rio Grande
> pfd. As for sprayskirts, so far I like the kilt and
> the snap dragon. I want to get a neoprene sprayskirt.
> What are your opinions of the Lotus PFD and the kilt
> and snap dragon skirts? Are there other skirts that
> are better? Thanks for the info, Mike
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