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Tagger
01-02-2011, 02:44 PM
I didn't kayak last spring .. I did wade in Little Pond in neopreme waders ,,, water was cold ... What type kayaking apparel is good for early spring ? I was thinking of getting a wet suit like below .. I have dry pants I could wear over it ..

Deep See Mens Shorty Front Zip Wetsuit 3mm - Austin Kayak - Product Details (http://www.austinkayak.com/products/2905/Deep-See-Mens-Shorty-Front-Zip-Wetsuit-3mm.html)

Thanks for any help ,, I want to be ready ... no excuses next year ..

BigFish
01-02-2011, 02:51 PM
I will be looking in to the same Ed! Gonna go Henderson though...3 mil also!

striperman36
01-02-2011, 03:20 PM
NRS dry top.

Tagger
01-02-2011, 03:45 PM
I will be looking in to the same Ed! Gonna go Henderson though...3 mil also!

Like this Larry ?
I think they zip up the back ..Was thinking a front zip might be more convient if you catch my drift ...
Henderson 3mm Thermoprene Core Warmer Wetsuit A330MV-XS with reviews at scuba.com (http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-43/147284/Henderson-3mm-Thermoprene-Core-Warmer.html)

Tagger
01-02-2011, 03:46 PM
NRS dry top.

I got a pretty good dry top and dry pants last year at ll beans ..

striperman36
01-02-2011, 03:57 PM
I got a pretty good dry top and dry pants last year at ll beans ..

I'll ask the wife.

Do you have the models off hand?


Thanks

Tagger
01-02-2011, 04:03 PM
I'll ask the wife.

Do you have the models off hand?


Thanks

I'll find it ...
Here's another option Larry .. Front Zip .. Not sleeveless though . They also have seperate That might be a way to go .. shorts and vest ,,

http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-43/056836/Henderson-3mm-Thermoprene-Front-Zip-Shorty.html

striperman36
01-02-2011, 04:05 PM
I'll find it ...
Here's another option Larry .. Front Zip .. Not sleeveless though . They also have seperate That might be a way to go .. shorts and vest ,,

Thanks, wife works ther, hehe. Employee store trip in a few weeks, ya!!

Tagger
01-02-2011, 04:12 PM
Thanks, wife works ther, hehe. Employee store trip in a few weeks, ya!!

Kokatat ... good stuff ,, short money ,,funny name made in usa .. Here is the dry top ..

Kokatat Paddling Jacket: Paddling Tops at L.L.Bean (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/45953?from=SR&feat=sr)

Tagger
01-02-2011, 04:17 PM
Thanks, wife works ther, hehe. Employee store trip in a few weeks, ya!!

Here's the pants I got ... same thing ,, Kokatat .. They have other stuff too .. The store in Dedham does not have the complete inventory of the cataloge ...

Kokatat Tropos Paddling Pants: Paddling Bottoms at L.L.Bean (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/54393?from=SR&feat=sr)

Tagger
01-02-2011, 04:19 PM
Thanks, wife works ther, hehe. Employee store trip in a few weeks, ya!!

These are great too ... Good for stepping out onto rocks and sharp shells ..

Bean's Neoprene Paddling Booties: Paddling Footwear at L.L.Bean (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/32389?feat=36997-ppxs&dds=y)

They have shorter ones too ... These keep pebbles out ... leave funny tan lines ..

Tagger
01-02-2011, 04:22 PM
back to wetsuits ... here's another option ... just the vest ...

Henderson 3mm Thermoprene Zippered Wetsuit Vest A130MF with reviews at scuba.com (http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-43/148753/Henderson-3mm-Thermoprene-Zippered-Vest.html)

With just the shorts ...

http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-43/148911/Neosport-by-Henderson-1.5mm-XSPAN-Super-Stretch-Shorts.html

Tagger
01-02-2011, 04:37 PM
Hyperstrech core warmer .. holy smokes .. lot of stuff ..

Amazon.com: Men's 3mm Hyperstretch Core Warmer by Henderson: Sports & Outdoors (http://www.amazon.com/Mens-Hyperstretch-Core-Warmer-Henderson/dp/B003JP7O2K)

Tagger
01-02-2011, 05:20 PM
I'm confused as hell ... Larry do they have any of this stuff local you can try on .. I'm reading reviews of people complaining of fit ..

striperman36
01-02-2011, 05:41 PM
These are great too ... Good for stepping out onto rocks and sharp shells ..

Bean's Neoprene Paddling Booties: Paddling Footwear at L.L.Bean (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/32389?feat=36997-ppxs&dds=y)

They have shorter ones too ... These keep pebbles out ... leave funny tan lines ..

I have the NRS seal neoprene boots

frogman_ch
01-03-2011, 08:44 AM
Check out the Kokatak dry pants with attached feet. Problem with wet suits are once they are wet if you aren't in the water they are cold and uncomfortable.

BigFish
01-03-2011, 09:28 AM
I'm confused as hell ... Larry do they have any of this stuff local you can try on .. I'm reading reviews of people complaining of fit ..

Ed go to South Shore Divers in Weymouth...just over the Fore River Bridge as you head towards Hull. They have a good selection of Henderson suits! Great prices too and very helpful folks there!

The Dad Fisherman
01-03-2011, 09:34 AM
Check out the Kokatak dry pants with attached feet. Problem with wet suits are once they are wet if you aren't in the water they are cold and uncomfortable.

This is what I have...amazingly comfortable.

http://www.kokatat.com/product_detail.asp?code=ttp

also grabbed one of these too......

http://www.extrasport.com/product/tech_wear/dry_tops/xtreme_armor.aspx

but got it here for $54......Awesome Deal if you can still get it for this price.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/330,1945W_Extrasport-X-Treme-Armor-Spash-Jacket-For-Men.html

fishbones
01-03-2011, 09:47 AM
Thanks for starting this thread. I've been trying to figure out what to wear in the spring when the water's cold, but the air temp isn't too bad. I was gonna pick up either a wetsuit or just the bottoms and wear a dry top. I have a pair of Frogg Toggs dry pants that work well at keeping me dry while in the yak, but I'm always looking for something better.

Raven
01-03-2011, 10:29 AM
Kokatat Swift Dry Pant - FREE SHIPPING at Altrec.com (http://www.altrec.com/kokatat/swift-dry-pant)


been wearing waders in my boat when its cold
which is dangerous if you go over the side

thanks for the product recommendation

Rockport24
01-03-2011, 05:23 PM
you can either go dry top/dry pant combo, or if you are cheap like me you can go dry top/wader combo. Although I'm looking to "spring" for the dry pants that Kevin mentioned