Hi folks, I'm considering the purchase of one of those 'fuzzy rubber' long sleeved shirts for paddling in this summer. Anyone got any recommendations on which brands to buy, which to avoid? Or are they not worth getting at all? Thanks in advance! Michael *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Vickie and I have ones from Lotus. Your post reminded me that we have them, and that it is about the time of year to start wearing them again. We really like ours and use them almost exclusively for surfing and rock gardening in spring and fall. Very comfortable. By comparison I have a wet suit top that I made by cutting off the top half of a 3/2 surf we suit. For surfing the fuzzy rubber is warmer because it blocks wind better, and less water gets in around my neck when rolling or getting hammered. The WS top is probably warmer for prolonged immersion. I don't recommend them for touring unless it is cold and/or windy. They are just too warm. Steve Brown -----Original Message----- Hi folks, I'm considering the purchase of one of those 'fuzzy rubber' long sleeved shirts for paddling in this summer. Anyone got any recommendations on which brands to buy, which to avoid? Or are they not worth getting at all? Thanks in advance! Michael *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
"Anyone got any recommendations on which brands to buy, which to avoid? Or are they not worth getting at all?" A paddling friend with whom I do a lot of trips bought an NRS long sleeved fuzzy rubber top a year ago, (http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=2236&deptid=942) and now seems to use it almost exclusively. A thermal goes under it in winter. Seems to work very well, I intend to get one. You need to put a windproof over it when stopping on a windy beach, to slow the evaporative cooling. The top seems flexible enough to paddle all day in, whereas a wetsuit neoprene top makes you paddle against elastic stretch. I use a neo top for surfing sessions, when I know there'll be a fair bit of submarine activity. Cheers, PT. *************************************************************************** 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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