: I can't stand wetsuits either. Especially paddling six hours on a warm day
: with Lake Superior water temps in the 45-50 range. Question - how does the
: comfort of a drysuit compare to the dreaded neoprene in those type of
: conditions?

The breathability and the ability to vary the insulation to fit the conditions makes a world of differnce in comfort. I use my dry suit 7-8 months out of the year here in northern New England.