Re: [Paddlewise] Was Dress for water temp, now after drysuit recommendation

John Kirk-Anderson wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> My long-serving drysuit has sealed me in for the last time, and it's 
> time to seek a replacement.
> 
> I'm after comments from owners/users, back channel if desired, on good 
> and bad aspects of models out there. No problem with hearing from 
> agents/reps, but please disclose interest.
> 
> I will probably have to buy from overseas, so cost and exchange rate 
> etc. will be a consideration for me, but shouldn't effect what paddlers 
> recommend.
> 
> The suit will be used for sea kayaking, I don't get cold easily, and I 
> tend to stay in my boat. I do lots of instruction, so standing/floating 
> around while people do stuff is common. Day and multiday trips are 
> frequent.
> 
> Water temps here are down to 10degrees C in winter, so cold but not by 
> some paddler's standards! Our water tends to stay liquid, we have to go 
> to an alpine lake in winter to paddle amongst the solid stuff.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Cheers
> 
> JKA
> 
> John Kirk-Anderson
> Banks Peninsula
> New Zealand

I've been happy with the suit I purchased from Ravenspring in the UK.

No leaks or gasket issues after four years if use.

You can check out pricing and options at their web site:
	http://www.ravenspring.co.uk/system/index.html

One note: a friend who perspires heavily, and with a suit that is -- I 
think -- two years older than mine, did have an issue with the coating 
peeling off the inner layer of his suit. Ravenspring recommended a 
replacement coating that seems to be holding up fine.

HTH,
-- 
   Darryl
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