I guess now is the season to re-open this subject. I am 5'11' and 220. Hourglass shape really: broad of shoulder and gut. I have been following past discussions on wetsuits and decided that if Lake Michigan is going to continue to call, I better dress right. I have found very few manufacturers who give good size descriptions.... and have never bought a wet suit before. I have even visited some interesting surfer sites with their offerings. 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? Best Regards, Tony Reynes Chicago, IL. [demime 0.92b removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef which had a name of winmail.dat] *************************************************************************** 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 05:24 PM 10/14/02 -0500, Tony Reynes wrote: > >Could someone steer me toward a couple of solid companies/brands that might >fit me out? I've had good luck with a custom fit wetsuit from LiquidFit -- http://www.liquidfit.com A point to consider -- you don't want one that's too heavy, especially if sleeved -- it can tire your arms out quickly. -- Wes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wes Boyd's Kayak Place NEW URL! -- http://www.kayakplace.com Kayaks for Big Guys (And Gals) | Trip Reports | Places To Go | Boats & Gear --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** 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 07:00 PM 10/14/02 +0000, Wes Boyd wrote: >At 05:24 PM 10/14/02 -0500, Tony Reynes wrote: > > > > >Could someone steer me toward a couple of solid companies/brands that might > >fit me out? I'm selling one of my kayaks and since I already have a wetsuit I'm looking at getting a drysuit. I'm somewhat familiar with the major brands (Kokatat, Stohlquist) but was wondering if there are any others worth considering. *************************************************************************** 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 07:52 AM 10/15/02 -0400, John Fereira wrote: >At 07:00 PM 10/14/02 +0000, Wes Boyd wrote: >>At 05:24 PM 10/14/02 -0500, Tony Reynes wrote: >> >> > >> >Could someone steer me toward a couple of solid companies/brands that might >> >fit me out? > >I'm selling one of my kayaks and since I already have a wetsuit I'm looking >at getting a drysuit. I'm somewhat familiar with the major brands >(Kokatat, Stohlquist) but was wondering if there are any others worth >considering. I hear good gossip about Ravenspring. Usual disclaimer, not even a customer. -- Wes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wes Boyd's Kayak Place http://www.kayakplace.com Kayaks for Big Guys (And Gals) | Trip Reports | Places To Go | Boats & Gear --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Tony Reynes wrote: > Could someone steer me toward a couple of solid companies/brands that > might fit me out? 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. You commented on the difficulty of getting sizing information. NRS has charts that correlate sizes with height and weight ranges. Website: www.nrsweb.com - Paul Peeling *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Moderator's Note: Content unaltered. Excessive quoting (i.e. headers/footers/sig lines/comments from previous posts, etc.) have been removed. Please edit quoted material in addition to removing header/trailers when replying to posts.] Hi John, By reputation, Ravenspring (www.ravensrping.com) offers Kokatat quality at a much lower price. After a lot of cogitation and discussion on paddling.net, I just ordered from Ravenspring rather than Kokatat. Should have it within 2 weeks. The decision came down to gortex versus latex booties and price (~900 versus 500 dollars). I opted for latex and cheaper. Best, John At 07:52 AM 10/15/2002 -0400, John Fereira wrote: >At 07:00 PM 10/14/02 +0000, Wes Boyd wrote: >>At 05:24 PM 10/14/02 -0500, Tony Reynes wrote: >> >> > >> >Could someone steer me toward a couple of solid companies/brands that might >> >fit me out? > >I'm selling one of my kayaks and since I already have a wetsuit I'm >looking at getting a drysuit. I'm somewhat familiar with the major brands >(Kokatat, Stohlquist) but was wondering if there are any others worth >considering. ********************************************************* John S. March, MD, MPH Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Duke Child and Family Study Center 718 Rutherford Street Durham, NC 27705 919/416-2404 (P); 919/416-2420 (F) Email: jsmarch_at_acpub.duke.edu Website: http://www2.mc.duke.edu/pcaad "I maintain there is much more wonder in science than in pseudoscience. And in addition, to whatever measure this term has any meaning, science has the additional virtue, and it is not an inconsiderable one, of being true." --Carl Sagan ********************************************************* *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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 __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Moderator's Note: Content unaltered. Excessive quoting (i.e. headers/footers/sig lines/comments from previous posts, etc.) have been removed. Please edit quoted material in addition to removing header/trailers when replying to posts.] Tony, Check out NRS at www.nrscatalog.com. They make a "grizzly" cut in their wet suits. This is the only one other than custom made that I have found to fit me. Their return policy is good too--my wife never seems to know what size to order so she always orders a couple and returns the ones that don't fit. All the usual disclaimers----I just buy a lot of gear from these people. Steve Holtzman ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Reynes" <tony_at_tesar-reynes.com> Subject: [Paddlewise] Wetsuits > I guess now is the season to re-open this subject. I am 5'11' and 220. > Hourglass shape really: broad of shoulder and gut. I have been following > past discussions on wetsuits and decided that if Lake Michigan is going to > continue to call, I better dress right. > > I have found very few manufacturers who give good size descriptions.... and > have never bought a wet suit before. I have even visited some interesting > surfer sites with their offerings. > > 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? *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Moderator's Note: Content unaltered. Excessive quoting (i.e. headers/footers/sig lines/comments from previous posts, etc.) have been removed. Please edit quoted material in addition to removing header/trailers when replying to posts.] NRS has their wetsuits on sale, but they are 3 mm. Look for the ones with no sleeves and a front zipper, for easier relief! Personally I don't like wetsuits they chafe, I find dry suits much more comfortable, Gortex is great but very expensive. If you can't afford a drysuit or you will not be kayaking very often then a wet suit is practical. NRS has had great customer service and they can help with the sizing. Great prices right now. http://www.nrscatalog.com/product_list.asp?deptid=533 They have some wetsuits that are not on sale as well. -- MZ -----Original Message----- From: Tony Reynes Subject: [Paddlewise] Wetsuits I guess now is the season to re-open this subject. I am 5'11' and 220. Hourglass shape really: broad of shoulder and gut. I have been following past discussions on wetsuits and decided that if Lake Michigan is going to continue to call, I better dress right. I have found very few manufacturers who give good size descriptions.... and have never bought a wet suit before. I have even visited some interesting surfer sites with their offerings. 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? *************************************************************************** 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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