Thanks folks for your input. Sometimes I think mentioning G****** is a little like the S******** word! It always elicits a strong response ! Folks have strong opinions, which is good. I think in summary, it comes down to what you feel comfortable with, and it would be nice to have the budget to choose from a range of the best gear for the expected climate/weather/sea conditions on a trip! Cheers, Peter Rattenbury, Wollongong, Australia. *************************************************************************** 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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