Re: [Paddlewise] Diving Drysuits

From: Brian Curtiss <bc_at_asdi.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:08:07 -0600
>Since the club I recently joined requires wet or dry suits for their
>outings, I'm thinking of investing in a drysuit.  I've seen a bunch of these
>advertised on Ebay, but they are mostly "diving" drysuits.  Should I assume
>a diving drysuit would be too warm or otherwise inappropriate for kayaking?

Non-breathable diving drysuits won't work very well.  Last fall I ran 
across a person listing Canadian military surplus drysuits on ebay. 
They are breathable (Goretex) and are in good condition.  They don't 
come with booties or ankle gaskets so I purchase latex booties and 
adhesive from OS Systems.  I used the suit all this winter and have 
been very happy with it.  I just checked and they have several more 
listed:

    http://tinyurl.com/3b8fw

Seals and adhesive: http://www.ossystems.com/repair/seals.html

Usual disclaimers: I have no relationship with either the ebay seller 
or with OS Systems --- just a satisified customer.
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