Harness: Magic Marine Ultimate harness, which is NOT the Worrell XT
-this is a pretty good harness, but a little difficult to get it where you want it. I've spent 100's of hours trapped out in it. For light wind days, I'll still take my half-harness from Murray's. The Ultimate is good though, I've done 2 Tybee's with it. I'll probably pick up a Worrell XT for this year's Tybee though.

PFD: Stohlquist Drifter
-man-ohhh-man, this is a great jacket! It is like wearing nothing at all (as far as pfd's go). It fits wonderfully, stays away from the trap harness, and doesn't ride up at all. I'll be sticking with this one for as long as they make them. The only gripe I have on it is that it needs another pocket.

Gloves: Ronstan Sticky Race full finger
-I really like these gloves, and I have tried dozens of different gloves. When I worked at Layline, I had access to all the different gloves in stock there, so of course I tried them all on for fit and function. The Ronstan Sticky gloves fit me very well, and have been very durable. They do grip the line better as well.
(note: stay away from the Gill Championship gloves, they are crap and will fall apart!)

Shoes: Ronstan Dinghy boots
-When I'm not wearing my drysuit, these are great. They are hard to get on over a drysuit though. I've been happy with them thus far.

Eyewear: Barz goggles AND sunglasses
-I've had great a great experience with Barz. My polarized goggles are a must for heavy winds and big seas. For long days like Tybee days, they are invaluable for keeping the salt and sun out of your eyes.
-For the beach and the milder days, I have Barz polarized sunglasses. They are fairly light, and the lenses are very clear. Once again, my crew Alan, nor Tad, nor I have had any problems with fogging.


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