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Wetsuit for kayaking help needed
Posted on 12/15/14 at 10:02 am
Posted on 12/15/14 at 10:02 am
Want to buy a gift for GF.
We won't be going out on the water if the air temp is below 60, but the water temp may be.
Mostly looking for spring and fall use, where the temps here would be much like Louisiana.
I am thinking a 3mm shorty because she is cold natured.
What are the thoughts here?
We won't be going out on the water if the air temp is below 60, but the water temp may be.
Mostly looking for spring and fall use, where the temps here would be much like Louisiana.
I am thinking a 3mm shorty because she is cold natured.
What are the thoughts here?
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Posted on 12/15/14 at 10:09 am to Tigertown in ATL
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Posted on 12/15/14 at 11:35 am to Tigertown in ATL
My opinion is get a dry suit instead and layer accordingly underneath for water/air temps. It should be much more versatile.
Kokotat makes nice ones (old one I had) , Ursuit has some great ones (I have one of theirs now).
And since it's for a woman spend the extra money and get the zipper in the behind so she can use the restroom.
Kokotat makes nice ones (old one I had) , Ursuit has some great ones (I have one of theirs now).
And since it's for a woman spend the extra money and get the zipper in the behind so she can use the restroom.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 1:00 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Waders
Dual purpose
Wetsuit if you are in Cali.
Dual purpose
Wetsuit if you are in Cali.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 2:48 pm to Mung
Drysuit-too expensive. Too hot.
Waders-not great if you fall out of a kayak in 50 foot deep water.
Waders-not great if you fall out of a kayak in 50 foot deep water.
Posted on 12/15/14 at 2:54 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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Posted on 12/15/14 at 2:57 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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 on 12/15/14 at 3:53 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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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 on 12/16/14 at 8:58 am to Tigertown in ATL
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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.
Waders Myth
Posted on 12/16/14 at 10:01 am to SpeckledTiger
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SpeckledTiger
Good post! I definitely vote for breathable waders and just layer appropriately underneath. Assuming you're either in super shallow water or wearing a pfd, she will be fine.
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