Re: [Paddlewise] rear entry dry suits

> It is time to replace my old dry suit. I am in the research mode at
> the moment
> and I am checking out Palm dry suits. My question how easy is it for
> a solo
> kayaker to put on a rear entry dry suit without dislocating a
> shoulder or
> pulling a muscle? Seriuosly if managing the zipper is impossible for
> a solo
> kayaker then this is the last dry suit I should consider buying.
> 
> Bob

Can't speak for everyone, but a friend who bought a rear-entry 
Kokatat cannot get out of the suit by himself. He's pretty fit (and 
flexible).

I can get in and out of my front entry Ravenspring suit with only 
minor difficulties -- depending on how badly I've been sweating in 
the suit and what material is between me and the suit. (Some tend to 
"grip" the drysuit more than others, which makes pulling it down your 
back to get the arms out more problematic.)

HTH,
-- 
  Darryl
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