Re: [Paddlewise] Wetsuits, 3/2mm and 3mm throughout

From: Jennifer Pivovar <kayak_at_headwinds.org>
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 11:58:33 -0700 (PDT)
--- "Bemis, Scott E." <SEBemis_at_bemis.com> wrote:
> No-one I met had used a full wetsuit. 
> 
> Are there any experience with using a 3/2mm full
> wetsuit for paddling?
> 
> I will be trying a full 3/2 BodyGlove wetsuit (3mm
> in the chest area and 2mm
> in the areas like the arms ...

Scott,

This is exactly the suit I have used for 2 years for
my "coldest" paddling.  I actually think the full 3/2
Body Glove is the most comfortable wet suit I've tried
(I have 3).  I like having my arms covered and
insulated and have not ever experienced any
chafing/rash with up to 15 miles of straight
paddling(I wear tights under it).  The nylon content
in the BG makes it extremely flexible.  Just be sure
it fits right (no gaps/bagging).

All that aside, I think my glove will be a little
lonely this year.  This Sunday, in blustery winds and
intermittent downpours, I paddled in my new gore-tex
dry suit in complete bliss (latex booties = dry feet,
too).  I doubt I'll look back.
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