Re: [Paddlewise] Wetsuits

From: Doug Lloyd <dougl_at_islandnet.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:29:07 -0700
Doug Lloyd wrote:

> Tony asks:
>
> <<<Could someone steer me toward a couple of solid companies/brands that
> might fit me out? And what are the salient points I should look for in
> this product purchase?>>>
>
>
> I had mine custom made, and was sure to find a manufactured amenable to
> the specific needs of the long-distance ocean kayaker. An ergonomically
> incorrect fit will leave the suit far too tight up your bum crack and
> upper rump, and may indirectly cause the farmer john shoulder straps to
> pull too tightly downward.

Rather than have said 'ergonomically incorrect, I probably should have
written: "A suit not cut to fit anatomically correct for the sitting
position..."

I'm a trainer ergonomic work station assessor for the Ministry of Health
here in BC, so I probably have the word "ergonomic" on my brain. I'll try to
edit more carefully next time. Now that my world is back in order,
goodnight, and good paddling.

Doug Lloyd

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