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Wetsuit suggestions for sit on top kayaking
Posted on 2/7/14 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 2/7/14 at 12:44 pm
I am thinking separate shorts and top with some boots.
2mm neoprene.
Using in Savannah where climate is similar to south LA.
Thoughts?
2mm neoprene.
Using in Savannah where climate is similar to south LA.
Thoughts?
Posted on 2/7/14 at 12:47 pm to Tigertown in ATL
I just wear a hunting bib
Posted on 2/7/14 at 12:49 pm to Tigertown in ATL
When it get cold enough I just use my waders.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 12:51 pm to Tigertown in ATL
quote:
Thoughts?
People actually wear wetsuits to fish? Kayaking gets weirder by the year.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 12:51 pm to Pintail
I don't get my upper body wet while kayak fishing, so I just usually wear FroggToggs. I know they're frowned upon here but they work great for how I use them. If it's cold I'll wear insulated pants underneath. I really only try to stay dry if it's cold.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 12:54 pm to Tigertown in ATL
wetsuits only used in CA, where water is so cold you could get hypothermic in a few minutes. In S.LA I use hunting rainpants over my bottoms, then wear Muck Boots over that. Keeps me dry, but not too hot.
There are lots of drysuits for whitewater kayaking, maybe look into that.
There are lots of drysuits for whitewater kayaking, maybe look into that.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 12:55 pm to jimbeam
quote:
I just wear a hunting bib
Posted on 2/7/14 at 12:55 pm to Motorboat
quote:
People actually wear wetsuits to fish?
No. The only people I see wearing them are on paddleboards.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 12:56 pm to Tigertown in ATL
When it's cold, I just wear my rain suit with layers underneath...
But I guess a wet suit would work as well
But I guess a wet suit would work as well
Posted on 2/7/14 at 1:13 pm to Mung
quote:
There are lots of drysuits for whitewater kayaking, maybe look into that.
They are pretty expensive. $450-$1,000 for something new.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 1:22 pm to Tigertown in ATL
I would not go with a wetsuit at all.
Ideally you would use a dry suit. You just need to be warm and to do that it's better to be dry if you do not plan to be in the water the whole time. I am assuming you do not plan to spend most of your time in the water when kayaking.
If money is no option, these are the best: Ursuit Dry Suits
I have a custom demo one.
The Gemino Active to be exact. I wish I had a leg pocket on mine like the Gemino Operative though.
Ideally you would use a dry suit. You just need to be warm and to do that it's better to be dry if you do not plan to be in the water the whole time. I am assuming you do not plan to spend most of your time in the water when kayaking.
If money is no option, these are the best: Ursuit Dry Suits
I have a custom demo one.
The Gemino Active to be exact. I wish I had a leg pocket on mine like the Gemino Operative though.
This post was edited on 2/7/14 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 2/7/14 at 1:35 pm to eng08
I should clarify.
A sit on top kayak has scupper holes where water drains in and out. Often called ocean kayaks, so I am sitting in water sometimes. I will probably get some scupper plugs.
I will be using it in the marshes and possibly in the surf. I will get wet, but I am not planning on going out when the air temp is below 60. But the water temp won't be swimming weather either.
A sit on top kayak has scupper holes where water drains in and out. Often called ocean kayaks, so I am sitting in water sometimes. I will probably get some scupper plugs.
I will be using it in the marshes and possibly in the surf. I will get wet, but I am not planning on going out when the air temp is below 60. But the water temp won't be swimming weather either.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 1:38 pm to Tigertown in ATL
quote:This should be a priority if you're sitting in water.
I will probably get some scupper plugs.
I wear cheap waders from Academy with a rain jacket.
This post was edited on 2/7/14 at 1:39 pm
Posted on 2/7/14 at 1:38 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Waders
Bib
Waterproof pants
Bib
Waterproof pants
Posted on 2/7/14 at 1:39 pm to boom roasted
quote:
This should be a priority if you're sitting in water.
I agree. But in warm weather the self draining aspect makes it nice.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 1:56 pm to Tigertown in ATL
quote:Buy some PVC bibs or some cheap uninsulated waders. You don't want to mess with a wet-suit. I've fished in SOT yaks for 8 yrs in varying degrees of water (40 degree streams to 80 degree ponds) and air temps (25-over 100). You don't need a wet or drysuit.
Tigertown in ATL
Posted on 2/7/14 at 1:57 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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I am not planning on going out when the air temp is below 60
I think a wetsuit is a little overkill man. Get yourself a nice rain shell and pants. Wear them over another layer. You'll stay dry and you can shed them once you get hot. And you'll actually be able to use them at other times unlike a wetsuit.
Posted on 2/7/14 at 2:05 pm to Tigertown in ATL
That situation to me sounds ideal for a drysuit.
Kokotat makes a nice kayaking suit, but it's tough to get in/out of.
The suit just keeps you dry, you layer underneath for warmth. There were days I just wore socks, jeans, and a t-shirt. Air temp was in 70's but water was in 50-60s
Kokotat makes a nice kayaking suit, but it's tough to get in/out of.
The suit just keeps you dry, you layer underneath for warmth. There were days I just wore socks, jeans, and a t-shirt. Air temp was in 70's but water was in 50-60s
Posted on 2/7/14 at 2:07 pm to eng08
Thanks for the advice guys.
Question: with waders, if you capsize how do you keep from going to the bottom?
Question: with waders, if you capsize how do you keep from going to the bottom?
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