Dry Tops

[Dr. Lickman]

My experience with the Aquaskinz Evo jacket has not been good-it has leaked since the first time I put on in the surf at the front shoulder seams-and I was recommended to "wear it a few more times in the salt and see if it seals it"- it didn't. So now I wear my Aquaskinz jacket with my rain jacket over it and that keeps me somewhat dry. I suppose I'll pick up one of the new Simms jackets over the winter when I'm not blowing all my hard earned money on eels or gas. Kind of a bite in the a$$ when you spend 240 bucks on a spruce goose tho...unfortunately the big companies will offer you a warrantie of sorts when their product fails, not excuses.

[eelman]

I tried on the evo11 at quaker lane tonight, I like it but man, that neck cuff is just so uncomfortable? it seems to tight, the other thing I noticed is that the sleeves were very hard to get on, I cant imagine what it would be like on a hot humid night when your sweating ! Why cant there be some sort of zipper on the sleeve cuff?? would make things easier I think, I like the rampage top the best because the neck has a zipper, only problem is its way to warm now...Cant the evo11 have a zippered neck also?

[Rock Hopper]

Interesting, coming from a guy with 3 posts. I did PM you but no reply! Maybe you will see this kadir@aquaskinz.com. Feel free to contact me directly, I will be happy to speak to you about your claim.

If you've got a legitimate issue, you would have contacted us directly and we would have addressed it. This is basically horse $h%t. No one here would ever tell you to use it and "see if it seals"! Why is it that there are always people out there trying to bad mouth and bring down one company or person for no real reason? Is this what your about? It's easy to hide behind you're monitor isn't it? Contact me and let's talk.

[Rock Hopper]

Eel man,

Once a zipper is sewn onto the neck seal it will no longer provide a perfect seal around your neck and thereby leak water in from that area. The cuffs will stretch to fit your neck & wrists after a few wears but still provide the seals to keep the water out.


If you buy the top, please go the the AquaSkinz web site and just quickly read through the instructions, it will be useful. They are found on the products page under a seperate tab.

Kadir

[eelman]

Originally Posted by Rock Hopper

Eel man,

Once a zipper is sewn onto the neck seal it will no longer provide a perfect seal around your neck and thereby leak water in from that area. The cuffs will stretch to fit your neck & wrists after a few wears but still provide the seals to keep the water out.


If you buy the top, please go the the AquaSkinz web site and just quickly read through the instructions, it will be useful. They are found on the products page under a seperate tab.

Kadir

Thanks, the top does seem well made, I am going to buy a rampage top for sure! I am just unsure on a lightweight summer top. I will try it again, thanks

[basswipe]

Budget wise the NRS at $65 is the only one I can afford so it looks like that's the one I'm getting.

Its too bad there isn't a 'Skinz for us guys on a budget.Someday?

[spence]

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

I am going to buy a rampage top for sure!

The Rampage top is excellent

-spence

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by spence

The Rampage top is excellent

-spence

I agree; it's like an evolved Grundens Brigg Pullover. Warmer and drier.

[Joey G]

I have the EVO II great top.

[luds]

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

I tried on the evo11 at quaker lane tonight, I like it but man, that neck cuff is just so uncomfortable? it seems to tight, the other thing I noticed is that the sleeves were very hard to get on, I cant imagine what it would be like on a hot humid night when your sweating ! Why cant there be some sort of zipper on the sleeve cuff?? would make things easier I think, I like the rampage top the best because the neck has a zipper, only problem is its way to warm now...Cant the evo11 have a zippered neck also?

#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&,

I.M.O. the cuff on the evo II won't bother you much at all . The benefits of being dry far out way the small discomfort(if any) that you might experience.

Also, before you commit to the rampage give the Hurricane a chance. It comes in handy in Ocober and November if you fall on you arse in the wash.

[SeaWolf]

it's nice to see a sponsor chime in, even if their product is being questioned. thanks kadir for informing us all on how your company listens to our requests and changes your product by improving it so that it is the best on the market.

i purchased a hurricane top last fall and used it when the temps were below 45 or when it was a downpour. that top is great. i stay dry and i am extremely warm in the top. yeah, the neck was tough to get used to, but after a couple trips, it's like any other piece of clothing you wear. throw a long-sleeved t under it and i was fine. this year, i'll be sporting a under armor long sleeve t to help my body breathe under it as with any neoprene, you sweat and the sweat is what gets cold and then makes you get cold. the under armor worked great for me this winter ice fishing. i have the dry hood to wear over this top for this year.

and, since we're on the subject, i now have a pair of the 'skins thunder gloves to wear this fall when the temps are cold. i had a fellow sponser with me a few times last year who was using a prototype pair. he was throwing braid all day/night. after the season you looked at the gloves and you couldn't even tell they were used with braid. that was enough for me. when a product works, i am more than happy to acknowledge it. thanks for making some great products, kadir. keep it up!

[Slipknot]

You are right Seawolf, thanks Kadir for your input

[reelecstasy]

I definetly want a Hurricane top for the end of this fall...I saw one first hand not to long ago and it looks sweet...

I totally agree about the sponsors, where else can you talk with Da Man

[BigFish]

Kadir is a class act and does, in my opinion, strive to put out the best product available. He also does not hide behind his monitor......but he does "stand" behind his products and we have seen him here time and again making good on problems, addressing issues and trying to keep the consumer happy! This is the kind of company you want to do business with in my opinion! Keep up the great work Kadir and remember....you can please some of the people some of the time.....but you can't please all of the people all of the time.....but thanks for trying!

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.a...71&deptid=947#

Notice the pocket? and the price

Was just at Eastern Mountain Sports here in Middletown.They had the NRS PowerHouse jacket.At $95 also a very nice product from 1st impressions.
I was comfortable in it.

No Endurance jackets though.Would've very much liked to have tried it on also.

[Zeno]

I can honestly say that out of all fishing tackle or gear manufacturers that I came across over the years ,and believe me there were many,Kadir has been one of the most responsive owners in dealing with its costumers.The man bends over backwards to help those who purchase any Aquaskinz product.I own (bough and paid for ,thank you very much) all the jackets they made and so do most of my friends.The only problem I had was when water started leaking thru the gaskets but that was because I lost forty pounds in weight.
Did some guys had problem with their tops ?Yes but the question is has manufacturer dealt with the problem.To my knowledge .yes.That's all any customer can ask.

[Rock Hopper]

Thanks guys for recognizing our efforts, we appreciate it. We will continue to do our best to serve you all will our best efforts as without you, there is no AquaSkinz.

Regards and tight lines.

Kadir

[JHABS]

I Love my Aqua Skinzzzzzzzzzzzzz..............

[reefman]

I'm on my second season with NRS Endurance top and it's the best $65 i've ever spent. It's lightweight, breathable, and very comfortable to move and cast in. I''s not going to keep you warm come October but you will stay dry. Remember I said it was the best $65.00 I spent so don't try to compare this to the Simms or the aquaskinz tops, they're in a whole different category and price level.

[rizzo]

[QUOTE=#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&]Only problem is when you swim out to those rocks "neck deep" you have left all the good fish behind you

I disagree 100%. I cast before I swim out to spots and get the skunk. I get out farther and more often than not the fish are there. They like the cover of depth in addition the structure I'm fishing. I did not realize how much i was missing out!

This spring 2 partners that I fish with had 30#+ fish 7 nights in a row, from the mainland. They each ended up with a 40# fish from that week. I was there and struggled and got outfished 10 to 1 or worse. I changed my setup (rod and reel), to acheive distance and from that point on caught my fair share of 30s and a 40 to top things off this spring. All fish were WAY out there. In this situation distance was very important. You cant get stuck in the same habit... things change

[eelman]

[QUOTE=rizzo][QUOTE=#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&]Only problem is when you swim out to those rocks "neck deep" you have left all the good fish behind you

I disagree 100%. I cast before I swim out to spots and get the skunk. I get out farther and more often than not the fish are there. They like the cover of depth in addition the structure I'm fishing. I did not realize how much i was missing out!


Buy a boat and lighten up!

I have had many nights like the one described by you above, acually I just had one tonight!! and not so much as my boots got wet.............. So take it easy I was kiddin ya, but you should look into a tin boat

[Headhunter]

i've used many tops and jackets for years. I have a conversion dry top which is the best top I've owned. It keeps you dry and warm, wish it had a hood though. It is good for early and mid to late season. If you want something for the summer, it is too hot. I wetsuit in it all the time, its Rugged. Excellent over waders too and if you have to kick a couple of strokes in waders you can do it with this top. #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& , I never tried carrying a tin boat thru the rocks. A wetsuit is a little easier I would think, maybe a set of fins if its a long swim. No law against casting back to shore either.

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by reefman

I'm on my second season with NRS Endurance top and it's the best $65 i've ever spent. It's lightweight, breathable, and very comfortable to move and cast in. I''s not going to keep you warm come October but you will stay dry. Remember I said it was the best $65.00 I spent so don't try to compare this to the Simms or the aquaskinz tops, they're in a whole different category and price level.

I just bought the Endurance top.

For me money IS everything.I can layer underneath this.

I also bought the '02 Reactor gloves for 10 bucks.If they aren't suitable I'll send'em back.The NRS guarantee is as good as any.

Not all of us can afford Simms or Aquaskinz.

[staktup]

I have the Hurricane and Evo 2; got them 2 years ago. At first, I was worried about restricted movement and decided to buy a size larger than what I should have. It leaked water thru the neck and arm seals, but since it was in good condition, I was able to sell it in consigment via Kadir's partner and get a new one that fit right. After that, and before I knew about how to ot the jacket on and off the proper way, I had some ripping at the seams. Kadir took care of the problem for me and head it ready for my trip to the Vineyard.

Sicne then, I have had no issues. The Evo 2 is comfortable and does a geat job of sealing you in. I recall this one October day, I got knocked off the rocks by the pillbox in Montauk repeatedly and stayed completely dry.

The Hurricane keeps me warm in the most frigid temps of fall and early spring fishing. Both jackets rock.

The best part of the Aquaskinz jackets are that if you have a problem, Kadir will listen, respond, and take care of the problem. It may not be to everyone's satisfaction, it's not like an LL Bean replacement gurantee, but in my experience I have been fully satisfied with the customer service. Like someone else said, they contribute to local fishing, whether financially or just be interacting with surfcasters to get positive and negative feedback to improve their products. How many manufacturers of your fishing equipment does this? Do you think Van Staal came out with a new bail design because surfcasters asked for it? Did Penn ever make a higher retrieve squidder? When will Abu Garcia ever provide better factory drag washers? Are there 2 and 3 oz bombers being made? Other than custom plugmakers, how many plug manufacturers provide plugs with quality hooks? Did Korkers ever listen to anybody's suggestions for durability and improvement?

Just my $0.02.

AquaSkinz.

[Dr. Lickman]

Originally Posted by Rock Hopper

Interesting, coming from a guy with 3 posts. I did PM you but no reply! Maybe you will see this kadir@aquaskinz.com. Feel free to contact me directly, I will be happy to speak to you about your claim.

If you've got a legitimate issue, you would have contacted us directly and we would have addressed it. This is basically horse $h%t. No one here would ever tell you to use it and "see if it seals"! Why is it that there are always people out there trying to bad mouth and bring down one company or person for no real reason? Is this what your about? It's easy to hide behind you're monitor isn't it? Contact me and let's talk.

I did contact you directly and that is what you told me. And I did what you said and the jacket still leaked and I did not send the jacket back for "testing" like you wanted. A guy with 3 posts has no right to voice his opinion here??

You're really on a roll here Doc. 7 posts and I think I had to edit 4 of them. Keep up the good work

[Pt.JudeJoe]

I wish they made a lightweight top like the aqua skinz, that had a hood like the extinct Bear tops have . Just something to keep the waves and rain off ,not a skin diving top.

[afterhours]

not that he needs any defense, but i had one issue with an aqusskinz product and kadir responded and corrected faster than fast- good co., good man.

[TheRattBoy]

I Love my Rampage top !!!! johnny

[Mike P]

Let me just say something here. Sponsors aren't sacred cows. You are allowed to raise issues you have with a sponsor's product. You're allowed to relay any negative experiences as an honest opinion. A better way to resolve an actual dispute with a sponsor might be to PM the person in question and settle it the way business is supposed to be settled, between you and the person you have a dispute with. If you walked into a tackle shop and started yelling at the proprietor in front of a store full of customers, instead of asking to speak with him privately when he had a free moment, I wouldn't blame him in the least if he gave you the bum's rush. But, you do have the right to raise issues with a sponsors product, as long as you keep it respectful and on an adult level.

What you're not allowed to do is get down and dirty with any member here, sponsor or not. Telling anyone here to piss off, eff off, go eff yourself, kiss my ass, or any similar term of endearment isn't going to be tolerated. I'll edit it out, and if it persists, it'll get reported to John and/or Saltheart who have the ability to take more drastic steps.

This site, historically, hasn't had the problems that the 10,000+ member sites have had. We tend to let you guys have your fun, but it seems of late, things are in what I like to call "shack nasty" mode. The problems we have had have been mostly limited to winter months when you can't channel your energies into fishing. I hope this isn't a trend.

[Swimmer]

There are several hundred here who have Kadir's back simply because he is a sponser and not because we all own one of his products. I am going to buy one for myself for christmas this year. Wish I could before the Vineyard trip happens. If a Skinz keeps my new best friend Pat Paquette all warm and fuzzy inside like what Flaptail does for Bassmaster then it must be a great product.