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/ ***************************************************************************
> > 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 recollect someone involved in rescue diving telling me, about 10 years ago, that the drysuit he wore had stiff rings incorporated into the legs and lower parts of the suit. Supposedly, if you were near the surface and oriented down, residual air could get into the legs and hold you upside down. The rings were to minimize the amount of air that would go there. --Don't know how much of a factor that might be (hadn't heard of it since) but it could be a concern for a scuba diver/kayaker... Joe P. *************************************************************************** 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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