Hi A friend wants an opinion on the O'Neil Assault Hybrid dry suit. I know nothing about it except it has a "horizontal rear zipper". That was a style used decades back. I didn't like it then and don't like it today. I would appreciate any comments on this product. Thanks, Chuck Sutherland *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On 27/04/2011 5:03 PM, skimmer wrote: > Hi > > > > A friend wants an opinion on the O'Neil Assault Hybrid dry suit. I know > nothing about it except it has a "horizontal rear zipper". That was a style > used decades back. I didn't like it then and don't like it today. > > > > I would appreciate any comments on this product. > > Thanks, > > Chuck Sutherland I know nothing about the suit in question, but I tend to agree with you that I would *not* want a horizontal rear zipper. I can only imagine how uncomfortable that would be sitting in a kayak cockpit (or almost anywhere, in fact). I am partial to front zips, especially as I get older and have increasing aches and pains in my shoulders so that reaching around the back to undo things gets more and more problematic. -- Darryl *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 3:27 PM, Darryl Johnson <darryl_johnson_at_rogers.com>wrote: > > I know nothing about the suit in question, but I tend to agree with you > that I would *not* want a horizontal rear zipper. I can only imagine how > uncomfortable that would be sitting in a kayak cockpit (or almost anywhere, > in fact). > > I am partial to front zips, especially as I get older and have increasing > aches and pains in my shoulders so that reaching around the back to undo > things gets more and more problematic. > > Even my front zip gives me problems... I've been known to resort to hanging myself from something to get that last little bit open so I can get out of the dang thing. I really prefer drytops frankly... but for sea kayaking a drysuit is much safer (at least in Puget Sound's cold waters). Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA www.nwkayaking.net -and- www.bigboxbikes.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Please remove all old content that is not pertinent to your reply including old headers and footers. It's list policy.... this post was modified to meet policy] I have one. It has a breathable top mated to a 3mm bottom from the waist down. I have paddled with it off Oregon's coast and have windsurfed in it in the Columbia River Gorge as well as Oregon Bays during winter blows. I like it. It's a bit cooler than a bag suit, if one would otherwise put on a thick bottom layer under loose fabric, but with the ability to pile the insulation on under the upper, I can always be toasty. Rock gardening in a sleeker suit that won't fill with water, if torn, is a comfort (The top has limited room for water due to the compression of a pfd.) . I think it's also better while swimming. I feel a little more athletic and ready for anything with it on. The gaskets are neoprene and are more comfortable and less likely to tear than latex, though not quite as dry. The zipper is across the back, which feels a little stiff at first, but quickly fades from consciousness. I just replaced it after around eight years of use due to a loose neck seal and no relief zipper. I still sail in it and plan to tighten the seal by laminating some neoprene around it myself. It has held up very well otherwise. Bill O'Brien On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 2:03 PM, skimmer <skimmer_at_enter.net> wrote: > A friend wants an opinion on the O'Neil Assault Hybrid dry suit. I know > nothing about it except it has a "horizontal rear zipper". That was a style > used decades back. I didn't like it then and don't like it today. > > I would appreciate any comments on this product. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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