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From: Derek <glamourpets_at_yahoo.com>
subject: [Paddlewise] Poncho as Cag -- Manufacturer's comments
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:21:29 -0700 (PDT)
I emailed the manufacturer.  Here is what he said. 
Reposted for interest of anyone on the group.

> Derek,
> 
> THANKS for your inquiry! :)
> 
> The regular length poncho is essentially a 60" x 80"
> rectangle with a hood
> in the center.  You can easily trim the poncho to
> fit with a sharp scissors.
> One suggestion would be for you to sit in the kayak
> with life jacket in
> place, and have a friend trim to fit.  Leave it just
> a bit on the long side,
> then fold it in half and trim until it is
> symmentrical from side to side.  I
> would imagine it would be a bit longer in the back
> than in the front,
> depending on how much coverage you want over your
> legs.  A shorter length
> with rounded corners would probably work well when
> sitting in a kayak.  You
> might want to have a length of cord to tie around
> your waist to keep the
> poncho in place, since you are seated and the length
> is shortened.
> 
> The ponchos are waterproof, so a good shake will
> shed all but a small amount
> of residual water, and this will air dry quickly. 
> It sheds water about like
> a shower curtain.
> 
> Best Regards,
> Dave Goodling
> Goodling Outdoor Products
> www.GoodlingOutdoor.com
> (919)732-1012
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Derek [mailto:glamourpets_at_yahoo.com]
> Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 10:26 AM
> To: goodlingoutdoor_at_earthlink.net
> Subject: Re: Your invoice for eBay purchases - item
> # 270128155765 -
> also Poncho?
> 
> 
> Hello
> 
> I have already ordered a kayak cover, but I was
> looking at your ponchos on your web page.  I am
> wondering if it might be useful for kayaking.  It
> would be loose enough that I could pull it on over
> my
> other kayak gear (including life jacket) quickly. 
> If
> foul weather were to come up, I could pop it on and
> keep somewhat protected from the weather.
> 
> To be useful, I'd want it to have similar length to
> a
> formal button shirt.  Can this be done?  How short
> can
> I trim the poncho before it looses its shape?
> 
> Also, if the poncho were completely submurged under
> water, how does the fabric respond?  How quickly
> would
> it shed the water?
> 
> Derek
> 


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