surf/dry top rec?

[doc]

i have been using an nrs endurance splash jacket which i like but they are not very durable and i have basically been going through one a season before a big leak/tear develops...i do however fish every day so they do get abused but was wondering if y'all had any recommendations for a more durable but breathable and lightweight-ish top?

[rapidfflow0]

Level 6 drytops are great I have the superior and the reign and have been really happy with both. They have a ton of jackets to choose from and have been good to deal with
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[tysdad115]

I like my Guy Cotton top alot. Takes a serious beating.

[shadow]

Alantis makes a few I have one of there's and I like it as much as my old Simms top it does not have a hood which does not matter to me. For a hood I also have a guy cotton top that I like.
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[MAKAI]

Originally Posted by tysdad115

I like my Guy Cotton top alot. Takes a serious beating.

Thinking of getting their surf top, how's the overheating on a long walk ?
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[tysdad115]

Way better than an aquaskinz top. Much more breathable, of the 3 different tops I have, its the one I always wear.
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[striperswiper75]

I love my Guy Cotten as well. Had mine about 5 seasons and aside from the eel slime and odor, it is in great shape. Built like a tank and I like the front pocket. I have the model w the adjustable wrist seams which is nice and allows for good range of motion. It's not a full dry top but it keeps me very dry when wearing waders. For long walks, I just take it off and walk without it.
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[Clogston29]

I have a Kokokat with a hood that I really like.
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[Haus]

Bomber gear
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[johnny ducketts]

I like my stormr, and my grundens sund 763
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[Finaddict]

Not sure if this works for you - but a Patagonia on Sierra Trading Post on sale - Medium is the largest size though Patagonia Lotus Designs Home Stretch Dry Top - Long Sleeve

[doc]

thanks everyone...

i actually bought the patagonia since it was such a good deal..got the medium and it was more correctly sized for a hobbit so i had to return it...

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by doc

i have been using an nrs endurance splash jacket which i like but they are not very durable and i have basically been going through one a season before a big leak/tear develops...i do however fish every day so they do get abused but was wondering if y'all had any recommendations for a more durable but breathable and lightweight-ish top?

The Endurance was never meant to be a dry-top.And if you're going thru 1 a year you must have the newer models that don't have the front zipper chest pocket?

I certainly don't fish everyday anymore but my original Endurance is going on close to 10yrs.NRS has increased the price while decreasing the quality of that particular top.

[doc]

yup...no front zipper, just zipper along the sleeve...and yes it is more of a splash kayak jacket than a true dry top but great lightweight gear for the summer months...just sick of wasting the money essentially getting one a season...but i do fish a lot...thinking of the ones mentioned above as well as the simms surf top (although discontinued, i have found one for around $200)...

Originally Posted by basswipe

The Endurance was never meant to be a dry-top.And if you're going thru 1 a year you must have the newer models that don't have the front zipper chest pocket?

I certainly don't fish everyday anymore but my original Endurance is going on close to 10yrs.NRS has increased the price while decreasing the quality of that particular top.