I'm new to the list & would like suggestions for paddling clothing. I just got a NRS catalog & am interested in the "HydroSkin" line. Does anyone have a input on this material or suggestions? I paddle yearround in Massachusetts, mostly protected water. Thanks! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Pamela Browning wrote: > > I'm new to the list & would like suggestions for paddling clothing. I > just got a NRS catalog & am interested in the "HydroSkin" line. Does > anyone have a input on this material or suggestions? I paddle yearround > in Massachusetts, mostly protected water. I don't think that HydroSkin would be up to the level of cold-water protection you would need in Mass. between December 1 and mid-April (I am using very rounded off markers for the cold water season where you are). At best, in its effectiveness it is the equivalent of under 2 mm of neoprene (it's actual neoprene content is 0.5 neoprene but reflective flecks etc. probably double that or so). It is what you might want to wear in the early Fall and late Spring. ralph diaz -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 8/30/00 3:30:50 PM, cathollow_at_webtv.net writes: << I'm new to the list & would like suggestions for paddling clothing. I just got a NRS catalog & am interested in the "HydroSkin" line. Does anyone have a input on this material or suggestions? I paddle yearround in Massachusetts, mostly protected water. Thanks! >> Hi Pamela, I paddle the Mass/NH/Maine coasts. I have and use HydroSkins for summer north of the cape and on inland lakes and into the spring/fall seasons south of the cape. But winter water temps really indicate drysuits. Heavy neoprene will work in a pinch but the drysuits are much preferred. That being said, I did paddle through most of last winter with HydroSkinz and a drytop, contrary to common sense. I have a very reliable roll, but in retrospect, I consider winter paddling in HydroSkinz, at least in the NE a foolhardy prospect. Good Luck, Jed PS A good source of information relative to paddling in Mass and waters north is North Shore Paddlers Network _at_ NSPN.org *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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