Folks, Anyone out there have a CD Sirocco and can recommend a neoprene or neo/nylon sprayskirt that *fits*? I'm stationed in Japan and working with a dealer about 12 hours south in Tokyo. The medium Tech Tour snapdragon skirt he sent with the boat didn't come close to fitting. The large he sent *almost* fits, and I've lost faith in his ability to provide me with one that does. The large Tech Tour skirt has an adjustable elastic rand, but the neo deck is not cut quite wide enough for the elastic to fit properly under the coaming just in front of the tunnel. So if you have a good recommendation on a skirt you know fits, and stays on well, please email me direct: woodardr_at_bigfoot.com Thanks in advance, Woody *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> hours south in Tokyo. The medium Tech Tour snapdragon skirt Minor correction: They were Sea Tour spray skirts, not Tech Tour. Woody *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I doubt this will help, but maybe it will. One thing you can do with a neoprene spray skirt is get it wet before you put it on. Also make sure you are putting it on correctly (ie start in back and slowly bring things up towards the front). You probably know this already but thought I'd mention it. Some spray skirts can be a really tight fit when they are new. Of course, if it really doesn't fit, then it doesn't fit. But if it is close that may help. -Patrick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hello Woody, Sorry to hear you're having problems. SnapDragon made two expedition skirts for me in the last two months. One for a new Arctic Hawk, and one for an older Hutchinson Ice Floe. The Hawk was easy as it's well known but the Ice Floe was a problem. The most foolproof advise I can offer is to call SnapDragon and explain your problem. Not cheap or convenient from Japan but.........They don't sell direct to consumers, at least not in the States, but will send it to your dealer. If they don't have a stock one or you want to be absolutely sure it fits, make a template That's what I did with the Ice Floe. 4 length measurements and 4 widths at various points measured to the outside edge of the combing, on the template. It took a week for them to do it and get it down to my dealer in CA. Fit perfectly. I didn't order through the dealer though; I ordered direct, then told the dealer to expect it. Goes a lot faster that way Good luck, Kevin Nelson knelson_at_actionpoint.com Anyone out there have a CD Sirocco and can recommend a neoprene or neo/nylon sprayskirt that *fits*? I'm stationed in Japan and working with a dealer about 12 hours south in Tokyo. The medium Tech Tour snapdragon skirt he sent with the boat didn't come close to fitting. The large he sent *almost* fits, and I've lost faith in his ability to provide me with one that does. The large Tech Tour skirt has an adjustable elastic rand, but the neo deck is not cut quite wide enough for the elastic to fit properly under the coaming just in front of the tunnel. So if you have a good recommendation on a skirt you know fits, and stays on well, please email me direct: woodardr_at_bigfoot.com Thanks in advance, Woody *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Thanks Kevin. I may have to do this since I've lost faith in the dealer to get one the right size. I sent Snapdragon an email about the online fit list they have on their web site - I have no idea if they will respond. I've always preferred the reinforced neo snap dragon skirts, but I had similar fit problems with my Gulfstream. Right now the last sea tour skirt I was sent is sitting on the boat - stretched real tight and soaked in water. It looks like it may actually work out after a few more wet/dry cycles. Time will tell. If not, it fits my K1 coaming quite nicely. I'm going on leave to the states in July, and may bring back my Gulfstream skirt with me. I seem to recall it was a tad large for the gulfie, which means it should fit the Sirocco perfectly. Woody -----Original Message----- From: knelson_at_actionpoint.com [mailto:knelson_at_actionpoint.com] Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 9:54 PM To: woodardr_at_bigfoot.com Cc: paddlewise_at_paddlewise.com Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Sirocco sprayskirt Hello Woody, Sorry to hear you're having problems. SnapDragon made two expedition skirts for me in the last two months. One for a new Arctic Hawk, and one for an older Hutchinson Ice Floe. The Hawk was easy as it's well known but the Ice Floe was a problem. The most foolproof advise I can offer is to call SnapDragon and explain your problem. Not cheap or convenient from Japan but.........They don't sell direct to consumers, at least not in the States, but will send it to your dealer. If they don't have a stock one or you want to be absolutely sure it fits, make a template That's what I did with the Ice Floe. 4 length measurements and 4 widths at various points measured to the outside edge of the combing, on the template. It took a week for them to do it and get it down to my dealer in CA. Fit perfectly. I didn't order through the dealer though; I ordered direct, then told the dealer to expect it. Goes a lot faster that way Good luck, Kevin Nelson knelson_at_actionpoint.com Anyone out there have a CD Sirocco and can recommend a neoprene or neo/nylon sprayskirt that *fits*? I'm stationed in Japan and working with a dealer about 12 hours south in Tokyo. The medium Tech Tour snapdragon skirt he sent with the boat didn't come close to fitting. The large he sent *almost* fits, and I've lost faith in his ability to provide me with one that does. The large Tech Tour skirt has an adjustable elastic rand, but the neo deck is not cut quite wide enough for the elastic to fit properly under the coaming just in front of the tunnel. So if you have a good recommendation on a skirt you know fits, and stays on well, please email me direct: woodardr_at_bigfoot.com Thanks in advance, Woody *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Woody asks: >>Anyone out there have a CD Sirocco and can recommend a neoprene or > neo/nylon sprayskirt that *fits*? Woody, I found the SnapDragon Sea Tour ez, supratex/ nylon in the LARGE cockpit size works beautifully. The one with the adjustable bungie is not for plastic rims. The extreme skirt is the one you need. I have one ready for instant delivery if you need one asap. ;-) steve Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe N 45º 39' 47" 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr. W 122º 36' 16" Portland, OR 97217 Web: www.aldercreek.com Phone: 503.285.0464 Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 10:57 AM 02/05/09 -0700, Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe wrote: >Woody asks: > > >>Anyone out there have a CD Sirocco and can recommend a neoprene or > > neo/nylon sprayskirt that *fits*? > You probably know this but Current Design also sells spray skirts. Have you contacted them? I used one this past winter for about six weeks and it was pretty good. I prefer my Snap Dragon but then it was a lot more money and a lot stronger. Gordin Warner *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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