I must say I had an "ohmygod" kind of reaction to the note about 110 kids floating in their PFDs in the Irish Sea. Sure glad the rescue turned out well; there would have been huge consternation here had the same thing happened, but of course in the Gulf of Mexico the water temperature is now hovering around 85F, so hypothermia wouldn't be a problem. So here's my current PFD challenge: it has to be purple (color of course if VERY important...), it can be long because it will match my purple canoe so don't have to worry about cockpit/PFD conflict, and it should be relatively cool for warm weather paddling, but with extra length and shell can add warmth for the occasional cool weather paddle. I went to the local REI store and tried on several high end jackets, including the MTI Mona Lisa which I thought would be a sure thing. Length of the jacket isn't a problem in the canoe but, being of the short persuasion (5'1" when at my full height), and a slight rotundity but not enough to interfere, I like padded straps (for carrying a kayak on my shoulder, you know it's going to happen), and I insist on a full swing of my arms. The corner of the Mona Lisa closest to the arm stuck out in just the wrong place, was sure to cause abrasion on a long trip although its other desirable attribute (aside from the color) was the nice big pockets. For canoeing in particular I use a lot of rotation but also one arm is sure to be the whole way across the front of me, so a lot of bulk in front is a problem. Does anyone out there have any suggestions? My usual kayaking vest is the Kokatat MsFit so I'm not without a PFD, just in need of a better one to fit canoeing. I'm looking for a WW helmet too, with a "bill" or visor on it. I like the "Daffy" in the NRS catalog by appearance. Of course, purple would be nice but red will do if I have to go that route. Any recommendations there? Hey, we need a little diversion from rudders. And I had a lovely canoe paddle the other day on 2 favorite local spots, Armand Bayou and Clear Creek. Ah the serenity of it all. Now back to work. Natalie Wiest Texas A&M University at Galveston, USA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Natalie, As far as helmets go, check out the WRSI ones. I love mine and believe you can get them in purple. Best fitting helmet I've ever had. Steve Holtzman Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Jul 10, 2007, at 11:04 AM, Natalie Wiest wrote: > > > > So here's my current PFD challenge: it has to be purple (color of > course if VERY important...), > > I'm looking for a WW helmet too, with a "bill" or visor on it. I like > the "Daffy" in the NRS catalog by appearance. Of course, purple would > be nice but red will do if I have to go that route. Any > recommendations > there? > > > http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product_list.asp?deptid=1044 I bought the Astral Abba for my wife and daughter and they like the fit. Its purple if you squint a bit. Men dont do colors well. NRS also sells the helmet you like. I like the above water function of a billed ww helmet but I was always concerned that below water the current would rotate the helmet away from your forehead and expose your skull to rocks. Color me a worrier I guess. Most of my class V buddies wear billed helmets and they arent dead. At least not socially. Jim et al *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Jim wrote: >> NRS also sells the helmet you like. I like the above water function of a billed ww helmet but I was always concerned that below water the current would rotate the helmet away from your forehead and expose your skull to rocks. Color me a worrier I guess. Most of my class V buddies wear billed helmets and they arent dead. At least not socially. >> I think a properly fitted helmet should stay in place anyway, and I _know_ that the bill can help protect your face, the bill hits rocks before your face. Geoff *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I'm looking for a WW helmet too, with a "bill" or visor on it. I like the "Daffy" in the NRS catalog by appearance. Of course, purple would be nice but red will do if I have to go that route. Any recommendations there? >> I have a Daffy (actually, my second one) and I love it. It's one of the few composite helmets to have sizes, and the XL fits my oversized noggin just great. The bill is a bit smaller than I'd really like. It helps in rain, but doesn't offer a ton of sun protection. You might want to also consider the Predator Lee. Plastic, but solid and less expensive, with a fuller bill. http://www.predatorhelmets.com/whitewater_am.html Geoff *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
snip > You might want to also consider the Predator Lee. Plastic, but solid and > less expensive, with a fuller bill. > > http://www.predatorhelmets.com/whitewater_am.html > > > Geoff Here's examples of one of the Gath ones I'm ordering (with visor) when I get a carbon kayak finished: http://www.gathsports.com/hatbenef.shtml DL *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Gath Helmets, named after the home of Goliath? Wasn't he killed by a rock??? Seems a bit ironic! -----Original Message----- Behalf Of Doug Lloyd Here's examples of one of the Gath ones I'm ordering (with visor) when I get a carbon kayak finished: http://www.gathsports.com/hatbenef.shtml DL *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Better than those "Goth" black Predator helmets Geoff was recommending. Then again, those of you with necrotic obsessions might fight right in with black colored helmets with your black wet suits and black spray skirts and/or tuliqs (and black SOF's for some of you who beckon Euro-bladed paddlers to the dark side). Hey, do SOF paddlers even wear helmets? What kind? Wasted-out Walrus skulls? Modified expired Caribou pelvis bone? Enquiring minds want to know. And me, I just wanted something cool looking, but no Mark, you just had to go make fun of me! Always making fun of people. I just don't understand. :-) DL > Gath Helmets, named after the home of Goliath? > > Wasn't he killed by a rock??? > > Seems a bit ironic! > > -----Original Message----- > > Behalf Of Doug Lloyd > > > Here's examples of one of the Gath ones I'm ordering (with visor) when I > get > a carbon kayak finished: > > http://www.gathsports.com/hatbenef.shtml > > DL *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
i want pictures of you wearing your helmets. grin j sr, ca Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca> wrote: Better than those "Goth" black Predator helmets Geoff was recommending. Then again, those of you with necrotic obsessions might fight right in with black colored helmets with your black wet suits and black spray skirts and/or tuliqs (and black SOF's for some of you who beckon Euro-bladed paddlers to the dark side). Hey, do SOF paddlers even wear helmets? What kind? Wasted-out Walrus skulls? Modified expired Caribou pelvis bone? Enquiring minds want to know. And me, I just wanted something cool looking, but no Mark, you just had to go make fun of me! Always making fun of people. I just don't understand. :-) DL > Gath Helmets, named after the home of Goliath? > > Wasn't he killed by a rock??? > > Seems a bit ironic! > > -----Original Message----- > > Behalf Of Doug Lloyd > > > Here's examples of one of the Gath ones I'm ordering (with visor) when I > get > a carbon kayak finished: > > http://www.gathsports.com/hatbenef.shtml > > DL --------------------------------- Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Tuesday 10 July 2007 17:07, Natalie wrote: > So here's my current PFD challenge: it has to be purple (color of > course if VERY important...), To me it sounds like one of those half inflatable, half conventional, PFDs that now are available - but if they are purple, I have no idea! Tord PS Here in Sweden the weather is rainy, windy and cold this summer - water temperatures have dropped, after a brilliant spring! *************************************************************************** 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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