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So far, this Canadian American has never used any other drysuit besides my Palm USA Stikine Canyon breathable drysuit.(named after a Canadian canyon that goes from Canada to Alaska, go figure) I have been using this suit for a couple of years, with my friend and crew, Bill Mattson (On The Wire Ezine).

We have tested the suits in the trials of sailing in the Pacific Ocean in such places as Avila Beach, The Santa Cruz Channel, The San Miguel Passage, The Santa Barbara Channel, The Anacapa Passage, The Santa Barbara Channel, The Catalina Channel, and The Potato Patch. (That is The Potato Patch of The Santa Cruz Channel, and non other.)

We have tested these suits in a cold, fresh water spring on Santa Cruz Island that had water that was less than 49º fahrenheight. ( See Attachment )

The Palm USA Stikine Canyon Drysuit has never let either of us down in keeping us dry. Staying warm has been up to us, it has been our responsibility. All it took was to wear enough clothes inside of our drysuits.

I have been in water that was in the low 50's (F) with nothing more inside my Palm drysuit on than a pair of shorts and a T shirt, and I never became hypo-thermic. I did find the water to be very cold, but I made sure that I climbed up and out of the water, onto the capsized cat!

I must give a full endorsement for Palm USA drysuits by MTI Adventurewear.

Speaking of MTI Adventurewear, I must say that they have some pretty nice breathable paddling pants and spray tops. Again, I say, they are breathable; just like my Stikine Canyon drysuit.

Looking for a PFD? MTI Adventurewear and Palm USA also have a good assortment of choices.

Many friends of mine are using the Palm USA Sidewinder breathable Drysuit. They are just as happy with their suit as I am with mine.

This next season, I will be trying out one or two diffent options. I will try the new "Torrent" by Palm, and I will try the MTI Adventurewear breathable pants and spray tops.

GARY