My husband and I both bought Kokatat suits in 2004 (with feet and relief zippers). We chose Kokatat because of their reputation. We seem to get torn neck gaskets every year or two (I try to do all the right maintenance) and we send the suits back for replacement. Twice each we have received new suits. They never report why the suit was defective although the first time for me, I was starting to feel wind through it so there was obviously something. We wear the suits a lot (although not all year round) since the place we paddle locally has very cold water except for July and August. We recommend Kokatat to everyone. Caroline --- On Tue, 2/1/11, Kirk Olsen wrote: Despite having 3+ feet of snow in the yard I'm thinking of getting out in the boat, as is my recent paddling recruit. He's in the market for a drysuit. This is someone for whom the drysuit will get used in full immersion conditions, in areas where there may be ice on land. Overheating, from exertion, is also an issue so a breathable suit is probably necessary. I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has had to have their suit undergo warrantee work. thanks, Kirk -- Kirk Olsen Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Feb 02 2011 - 12:03:17 PST
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