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re: Wetsuit for kayaking help needed

Posted on 12/15/14 at 2:48 pm to
Posted by Tigertown in ATL
Georgia foothills
Member since Sep 2009
29206 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 2:48 pm to
Drysuit-too expensive. Too hot.

Waders-not great if you fall out of a kayak in 50 foot deep water.
Posted by DownSouthDave
Beau, Bro, Baw
Member since Jan 2013
7386 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 2:57 pm to
I haven't yak fished in the winter, but I plan on it. If I was concerned with water on my legs while paddling, I would have on something like Frogg Toggs over whatever pants I deemed appropriate for the temperature. I don't know where you'll be fishing, but if wearing a life jacket and fishing with a buddy, Hypothermia wouldn't be a big concern of mine. Not enough to start wearing wet suits at least.
Posted by Galactic Inquisitor
An Incredibly Distant Star
Member since Dec 2013
15292 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 3:53 pm to
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Drysuit-too expensive. Too hot.


This can't be overstated. Wetsuits are made for wearing in the water. With even moderate temperatures, you can quickly overheat in one on the surface.
Posted by SpeckledTiger
Denham Springs
Member since Jul 2010
1477 posts
Posted on 12/16/14 at 8:58 am to
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Waders-not great if you fall out of a kayak in 50 foot deep water.


If you are wearing your chest strap as you should, they will not fill with water if that's what you are implying. The water pressure on the outside is greater that the air pressure inside and the waders just collapse around you.

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