Re: [Paddlewise] Drysuits (was) Wetsuits

From: Shawn Baker <shawnkayak_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:40:07 -0700 (PDT)
Paul Peeling <ppeeling_at_bcpl.net> wrote:
>I've been happy with the products and service from NRS. I've bought 
>their Hydroskin shirts and shorts but they sell full and farmer-type
wetsuits as well. 

I second the vote for NRS.  I lived in Moscow, ID for several months,
and hit their sale corner religiously!  They have great service, and a
good selection.

I'm not a huge fan of Hydroskin.  For the money, I'd rather have fuzzy
rubber (like Wyoming Wear).  The neoprene insulation in the Hydroskin
isn't all that thick, and when wet, the nylon face causes quick
evaporative cooling.

I like my 3mm NRS Farmer Bill, though.  It's a former rental suit--size
color coded red.*  And lest some of my buddies tell you otherwise, it's
a faded red.  IT'S NOT PINK, DANGIT!! It's not PINK! It's not pink....

*Red is actually the color code for a medium suit...I'm way too tall
for that suit, but I added 6" of length to the legs...NRS even gave me
the scraps of neoprene to do it.  I've grown a little in girth, though,
so it's a tad tight....but long enough.  XXL is the right length for
me, L is the right girth.  *sigh*.  <<Really love my extended-length
Kokatat GTX drysuit!!>>  I'll probably order a new XL Farmer John this
winter.

Shawn

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