Re: [Paddlewise] What to look for in a Spray Skirt

I am serious about my sprayskirts...want them to be perfect.  Have gone 
through all kinds (Current Design neoprene, Seda neoprene, Seda nylon, 
Dagger breathable neoprine (but unfortunately leakable too), two Snapdraggon 
(nylon tunnel, neoprene deck), and now own three Whetstones 
(kayakstore.com)(two all neoprene, one all nylon) which I by far like the 
best.  They are totally dry (no water leakage around cockpit gasket or body 
tunnel) and are really comfortable to wear.  My priorities in sprayskirts 
are: 1-tight fit that remains attached, 2-dry, 3-lasts longer than one year 
before delaminating and loosing waterproofness, and 4-comfortable to paddle 
in.  My two Snapdragons didn't last a year, although I have to admit I 
paddle almost every day.


----Original Message Follows----
From: Joe Federici <fedo_at_hudsonet.com>
To: paddlewise <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net>
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] What to look for in a Spray Skirt
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2001 13:26:59 -0500

How it fits you and the boat are diffidently  high on your list of
important things. Some others would be if you want one of Neoprene or
Nylon. If your planning on learning to roll in the future I would go
for the Neo. Price can also be a factor. Neo generally costs more but
you can find some good deals on line.

D-ring

 >
 >                  I am not sure what I should be looking for when
 >
 >
 >                  purchasing a spray skirt. Outside of making sure it
 >
 >                  would fit over the opening of the kayak,

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