On Saturday 24 February 2007 21:17, 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. I recommended the Chillcheater range for some sailing friends, and they have found them very usable, and durable. And at nice price! Personally, I would wear somethings over the thin Aquatherm Cag (I love mine - the only paddling jacket I use), like a leaky old Gortex rain jacket, or similar, to protect you against sharp turn-buckles, dead-man's-grips, et cetera. I also use the Aquatherm trousers and socks, which now can be had as one unit - with the socks attached permanently to the trouser legs there is no longer need to have cuffs :-)! Well worth the money (couldn't afford a Kokotat suit) and in my experience the Devon-based Chillcheater is an extremely, customer-friendly company: www.chillcheater.com Tord, Sweden PS Their dry suits are very popular by the cinematic crowd, as the suits are so easy to hide. Say, under a cold, thin, evening dress, if the heroine, will be dunked in the scene, and similar circumstances. *************************************************************************** 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 - 13:32:35 PST
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