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 really like my Kokatat expedition. I agree with all Dave's recommendations except one... the booties... fragile and a pain in the butt if you don't wear paddling shoes/boots all the time or don't have the foot-room to wear paddling shoes. You'll also pay a premium if you're not an off the shelf fit, as the latex ankle gaskets allow for different leg lengths. I'd never buy booties again. Drysuits are a huge pain in the butt to get on and off anyways, so the extra fussing with ankle gaskets isn't a big deal. Sure like the looks of the Immersion Research gear. The back entrance zip seems like a great idea, especially when safely tucked away, underneath the back of a PFD. Guess it all comes down to what fits you, your kayak, your weather, and your type of paddling. I'd make my decision based on what works for me, after trying on as many as I could and asking my paddler friends, and put a little less creed in online opinions and media hype. daniel __________________________________________________________________ Get the name you've always wanted _at_ymail.com or _at_rocketmail.com! Go to http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/jacko/ *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Mar 19 2009 - 07:09:14 PDT
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