RE: [Paddlewise] Drysuits: 1 Piece or Combo?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phil Huck [mailto:thekayaker_at_yahoo.com]

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>    My question for you, is whether a one piece drysuit
> (Meridian or Swift Entry) is better than a combination
> drytop (GTX WAVE) and bibs (Whirlpool Bibs). All
> openings are full latex. 
>     I really want to make sure that I am doing the
> right thing by ordering the two piece system (with
> relief zip, knee reinforcements and arm pocket) 
>     Are the fold down seals of the top/bib combo just
> as tight as the full suit?
>     Anyone out there who can vouch for the flexibility
> of the two piece option? 

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  Two piece suits (IMO) are more of a bother putting on and taking off; I
recall standing (and waiting) on the river bank many times watching one of
my paddling partners "futz around" getting the waist seals right on her two
piece dry suit combo, but that's not the reason I chose to go with a one
piece Kokatat Goretex drysuit when I went through this same "debate" a few
years ago.  My decision was formed primarily by looking at the "weak links"
in a dry suit - ie. the openings.  The fewer the better.  Less maintenance
required and less chance of failure.  (I operate frequently on the KISS
theory)
  
Dave Seng
Juneau, Alaska
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