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Re: Drysuits [Re: ] #87650
11/03/06 01:40 PM
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Re: Drysuits [Re: hobiegary] #87651
11/03/06 03:27 PM
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Tip: Don't ever buy a used drysuit-- or wetsuit, for that matter. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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Re: Drysuits [Re: Mary] #87652
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There is a new suit on the market from Kokatat...made from Tropos instead of Goretex...it is a light weave ,but is still breathable. The suit has a neoprene neck collar, latex wrists and Tropos booties. Front zip & men or women's relief zip. About $400. One of my recent crew bought it and it seems really good, am considering as my next drysuit. Crew found it on REI's website...search for Tropos, not Drysuit. There was some kind of deal on 1st orders on their website, so he got it for ~$370.



Mike.


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Re: Drysuits [Re: Tornado] #87653
11/15/06 07:21 AM
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I couldn't find anything to fit short, fat people and I'm too cheap to pay that much anyway! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Still, I need something. Hopefully this will work. http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductD..._-na-_-datafeed

Even has a relief zipper, I think. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I think this is what you had in mind. http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductD...vcat=REI_SEARCH

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Re: Drysuits [Re: fin.] #87654
11/15/06 12:19 PM
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I think this is what you had in mind. http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductD...vcat=REI_SEARCH


yup, that's the one my crew has...but if you register & buy on-line, you get 15% off your first purchase....

Mike.

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Re: Drysuits [Re: Tornado] #87655
11/15/06 12:29 PM
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Re: Drysuits [Re: Banzilla] #87656
11/15/06 12:41 PM
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That is more or less what my crew sail with, in the north sea. Just as waterproof as my 4 year old HellyHansen "drysuit", keeps him dry and gives him the opportunity to regulate his clothing to the conditions. He has not taken a bath with the suit yet, but it should be no big issue as we are rarely far from land. His jacket is the kayak style, with a hood, which he really like in heavy rain.

I hope santa comes with a pair of trousers like that for christmas. Would go well with my kayak jacket..

Re: Drysuits [Re: Mary] #87657
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Tip: Don't ever buy a used drysuit-- or wetsuit, for that matter. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Piss Off Wetsuit Cleaner.
http://www.freakfish.co.uk/curl-wetsuits-piss-wetsuit-cleaner-p-411.html

Re: Drysuits [Re: fin.] #87658
11/21/06 03:21 PM
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. . .Hopefully this will work. http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductD..._-na-_-datafeed

Even has a relief zipper, I think. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />



Very happy with the suite, particularly the relief zipper! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Re: Drysuits [Re: avalondarlyn] #87659
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Gill has a new one coming out this spring but the MUSTO is still the best one on the market. You just have to decide what your leisure time is worth and how much you love the sport.

Re: Drysuits [Re: hobiegary] #87660
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Geez Gary- When is your avatar picture from, 1982?

Re: Drysuits [Re: avalondarlyn] #87661
11/22/06 10:53 PM
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OK.... So I'll bite... <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Why not "Depends" ?
<img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />


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