>Doug Lloyd pondered: > http://www.raceface.com/clothing/ > > What success have other paddlers had with pack-tight, waterproof but > breathable rain jackets, or do folks buy the paddling jackets that come > with the hoods, maybe. Doug, Last spring I picked up a very reasonably priced breathable paddling jacket made by a company called White Rapids. While this is not a dry top (the sleeves and neck are neoprene and Velcro, it does keep me remarkably dry even while practicing rolling. The original one I purchased had some sort of a manufacturing defect and it failed after about 5 or 6 wearings---HOWEVER, the manufacturer and the retailer (Southwind Kayaks) completely stood by the product and it has been replaced by a new and improved version. The seams are all double sewn, taped, and heat treated. There is a double tunnel and the elbows are even padded. I have worn this in the rain and stayed completely dry and almost completely dry while practicing rolls (I don't consider a teaspoon of water in the arms as a problem). Price was very reasonable at about $100 US. This jacket doesn't have a hood, but I find my Tilley keeps my noggin dry as long as my boat stays upright and we are not rolling. ;-) Steve Holtzman *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Dec 08 2003 - 11:00:17 PST
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