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Re: Drysuit vs. Dry Top & Pants

Posted By: Will
Date: Monday, 13 November 2000, at 9:05 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Drysuit vs. Dry Top & Pants (M. Hamilton)

I'm wrestling with the same question. One situation where a dry-top would seem to have an advantage would be for rolling practice in moderate water temps. You presumably wouldn't get as hot as with a full suit (and easier to get into) but would stay drier than in a paddling jacket. It's just speculation though, I haven't tried it. Has anyone used the Kokotat Eco-Tour top? It doesn't have a latex neck gasket, would it be adequate protection for cold water imersion?
Thanks!
Will

Messages In This Thread

Drysuit vs. Dry Top & Pants
Craig Bumgarner -- Monday, 13 November 2000, at 1:38 p.m.

Re: Drysuit vs. Dry Top & Pants
Ed K. -- Monday, 13 November 2000, at 4:03 p.m.

Re: Drysuit vs. Dry Top & Pants
M. Hamilton -- Monday, 13 November 2000, at 4:21 p.m.

Re: Drysuit vs. Dry Top & Pants
Will -- Monday, 13 November 2000, at 9:05 p.m.

Re: Kokotat dry top
Ray -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 8:53 a.m.

Re: Drysuit vs. Dry Top & Pants
Kent LeBoutillier -- Tuesday, 14 November 2000, at 6:17 a.m.

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