Derek wrote: > Is there any reason why one would want to AVOID using > a kayaking style of drysuit for other aquatic > activities - like Sailing, for example? Some of the > lighter weight fabrics might be vulnerable to rips and > holes, but the more durable fabrics seem quite durable > to me. In general, there's no reason to worry. If you look at sailing drysuits, they tend to have cuffs and collars to protect the seals at the wrists, ankles (if present) and neck. Some paddling drysuits have exposed seals and they could catch and tear on the fiddly bits found on sailboats. Scuba drysuits have fittings that would be potentially troublesome for paddling - the shoulder air release might be fragile in a WW environment and the chest air fitting might be in the way of a PFD. Going the other way is an entirely bad idea - those air intake and exhaust fittings are crucial to the correct use of the suit in diving so a paddling drysuit would be inappropriate. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Feb 24 2007 - 12:16:27 PST
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