Re: [Paddlewise] summer paddle wear

From: G LaPeer <glapeer_at_sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 11 May 2007 07:01:26 -0700
>  What's a thriftily challenged fashion conscious
> roller to do?

Roll really fast!?
That's tough, Paul, because the thrifty and the warm and comfortable  
parts don't usually come together.
For what it's worth, here's my input:

There's a custom wetsuit maker that I like who will do everything  
with you via phone and internet.  She's based in Texas.  She will  
take a million minute measurements, and make a suit designed to  
paddle in.  Wetsuits are cheaper than drysuits.  The company is  
called Terrapin Wetsuits www.terrapinwetsuits.com.

Ebay!  I've purchased two drysuits via ebay, and they're great.  I  
got a GFER w/ socks and relief zipper for $320, and a GMER with all  
the bells and then some for $550.

Reed Chillcheater wear.  Not cheap, but not the worst either.  Warm,  
presuming you're not swimming about for too long, and much more  
comfortable than either a wet or a drysuit.

-Georgianna
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