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Re: Seeking: advise about dry suits.
By:Ed K.
Date: 2/21/2002, 6:38 pm
In Response To: Seeking: advise about dry suits. (steve pollack)

I love my Kokatat Gore-tex dry suit for winter paddling. A few weeks ago I actually tested it out in 33 degree Lake Michigan water. After 10 minutes, still perfectly comfortable (internal clothing consisted of silk top & bottom; one layer of 200 polartech top and bottom; and an old wool vest).

I plan to retrofit with goretex socks---this will totally eliminate the tight ankle gaskets and the wet feet. It is cheaper to get them when ordering the suit, so you might want to consider this option. Also, get the relief zipper!!

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Seeking: advise about dry suits.
steve pollack -- 2/20/2002, 10:11 pm
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Ed K. -- 2/21/2002, 6:38 pm
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Greg Root -- 2/22/2002, 5:36 pm
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Jim Owens -- 2/25/2002, 1:49 pm
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Greg Root -- 2/25/2002, 5:56 pm
Funny you should ask...
Brian Nystrom -- 2/21/2002, 1:05 pm
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Joe -- 2/21/2002, 8:18 pm
Ravenspring: Hey Brianne-a real product review! *NM*
Shawn Baker -- 2/21/2002, 5:40 pm
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Chip Sandresky -- 2/21/2002, 12:31 pm
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Jay Babina -- 2/22/2002, 10:25 am
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Chip Sandresky -- 2/22/2002, 1:44 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 2/22/2002, 12:57 pm
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Jay Babina -- 2/22/2002, 2:16 pm
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Shawn Baker -- 2/21/2002, 10:56 am
Dry suits- best price
Jay Babina -- 2/21/2002, 10:09 am
The Poseidon site...
Brian Nystrom -- 2/21/2002, 1:17 pm
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Dale Frolander -- 2/21/2002, 2:12 am
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LeeG -- 2/21/2002, 12:07 am