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

This may be a moot point, but why don't they make the neck gaskets out of
neoprene, instead of unreliable latex? Is it not stretchy enough?

Bradford R. Crain


Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Was Dress for water temp, now after drysuit


> Agree strongly with Sid's comments -- booties are terrific.
> 
> My Kokatat GORE-TEX drysuit was built with neoprene booties rather than
> latex -- which was then the option.  Pre-Goretex booties, I think, with
> latex being the option.  The neoprene booties are thick -- like an old
> winter dive suit, maybe four mil or more -- but they're good insulation
> and keep my feet warm with a pair (or two) of ragg socks under the
> neoprene.  The biggest upside -- they're compact enough to wear by
> themselves in a very restrictive cockpit -- like my Pintail's.
> Downside, although you can walk in the suit, I would be careful with
> abrasion and possible puncture of the material; so you almost have to
> have monster slide-in shower shoes or something to protect the bottom of
> the neoprene socks when ashore.  Small price for the comfort and the
> warmth of that thick material, and maybe less fragile than latex.  
> 
> Haven't been able to find neoprene options on their Web site, but a
> phonecon just confirmed that they still offer them if requested.  And
> Kokatat has an outstanding reputation for backing up their products,
> replacing items -- or even whole suits -- if issues develop with their
> products -- which isn't often.
> 
> Joq
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