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 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://messenger.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> 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 I don't know about better, but I have a headwaters all neoprene skirt, and its about as water tight as can be. Richard Walker Houston, TX http://www.neosoft.com/~rww/kayak_log.html *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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 > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://messenger.yahoo.com > *************************************************************************** > 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/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I really like the MTI PFDs. I find them more comfortable and adjustable then the Lotus, as well as better pockets and a lashing point on the rear shoulder. They are use a heavy rip-stop type fabric. As for skirts, I like the Palm neoprene touring skirt with the breathable Gortexesque tunnel, a real plus here in South Florida. cya -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Mike W Sent: Monday, December 27, 1999 4:55 PM To: PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net 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 __________________________________________________ D *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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