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Post by Dustin Johnson on Nov 10, 2015 16:41:56 GMT -5
My pants are too long so I hike them up for an Erkle look- now that's stylin'. Just do this and you'll be fine. |
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Post by Tony Daniel on Nov 10, 2015 22:20:01 GMT -5
Everything related to dry suits is too long for me- but in order to have enough chest room for layers I have to go xl- in other words I'm fat, so to get the width I end up with extra length. No big deal, everything gets tucked in under the spray skirt- I guess it helps that my skirt tunnels are kind of stretched out. I also sometimes walk around with a swimsuit over the drysuit to help hold it all together.
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Post by Dustin Johnson on Nov 10, 2015 23:33:13 GMT -5
Yeah, I find most kayaking specific gear in Xl assumes you are 6'5" 150lbs. But that was a serious response to Tim's question. I just hike up the pants and tuck everything together, even socks. The spray skirt tunnel keeps it together, just takes a little adjusting. I do like my union suit. I got mine on ebay for cheap, but I wear it a lot in the winter, probably only a small percentage is for kayaking. Most of my other layering comes from Gabes or Walmart and keeps me just as warm.
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Post by Wes Barthwick on Nov 11, 2015 2:13:20 GMT -5
Polypro thin top, NRS wavelite (HD?), icearmor long tail top and a fleece vest. Thin polypro bottom, wavelite and fleece PJ's. Add a drysuit, neoprene gloves or pogies & booties and a neoprene hat and you will stay warm. Keep your paddling above freezing and you will be able to get out of your drysuit. It also helps to stay in your boat.
The Cherry is calling my name!
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Post by Matt Tucker on Nov 13, 2015 6:47:19 GMT -5
If you want a true fit, go to ace and have them measure you for a kokatat dry suit. Kokatat is the only company that will tailor make you a suit. It's about 1300.
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Post by Tim Broughton on Nov 13, 2015 9:43:12 GMT -5
Thanks to all for sharing your knowledge and apparel tips. I should be in business soon---about the same time I'm out of business, soooo, I'll post my TRs and Dustin can read them while he's at work ( for a change ).
I'll have to pass on the $1300 custom dry suit, at least this go-around. I haven't bought one yet, but I'm thinking somewhere between Mythic at $300 and Stolquist at $600. That leaves enough play money for a used Mamba 7.6 should one appear. And gas money. Pizza money. Beer money.
Thanks again, of course I'm nowhere done asking rookie questions.
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Post by Woody Davis on Nov 13, 2015 17:37:42 GMT -5
Polypro thin top, NRS wavelite (HD?), icearmor long tail top and a fleece vest. Thin polypro bottom, wavelite and fleece PJ's. Add a drysuit, neoprene gloves or pogies & booties and a neoprene hat and you will stay warm. Keep your paddling above freezing and you will be able to get out of your drysuit. It also helps to stay in your boat. The Cherry is calling my name! Who is the paddler in this boat? I sort of liked that view. |
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Post by Wes Barthwick on Nov 13, 2015 21:19:59 GMT -5
That would be me. I made the mount from PVC plumbing stuff. Cost about 20 bucks. My remote control is too unreliable to operate it now so I can't use it anymore.  |
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Post by Woody Davis on Nov 13, 2015 21:57:37 GMT -5
That would be me. I made the mount from PVC plumbing stuff. Cost about 20 bucks. My remote control is too unreliable to operate it now so I can't use it anymore. cool, it all stayed together the whole trip |
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Post by Wes Barthwick on Nov 13, 2015 22:05:43 GMT -5
The gopro mount is bolted to the top fitting. A paracord runs the length of the 3/4 tubing and is clipped to the boat. Holes have been drilled in the tubing so it will break off if it hits a rock but will stay attached to the boat with the paracord. That way all that would need replaced is a length of 3/4 inch tubing. The stainless hooks on the base are hooked to the handle and tightened with the wing nuts.
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