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Originally Posted by cheferson
After 2 seasons my simms top looked like my skinz top did after less then one season. Overall i did not have the best experience with the skinz top , but that was over 3 years ago. Has anyone had experience with kokatat tops? I see they have a do it yourself kit for replacing the gaskets once they are damaged.
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Kokatat has bulletproof construction BUT the latex gaskets have a finite lifespan like any gasket. Care taking them on and off as well as treating them with something like 303 Aerospace Protectant is advised during the offseason as well. With some effort you should be able to get at least a few years without any gasket tearing.
I had a Kokatat dry top a few years ago but I found the latex neck gasket just too intense and restrictive. It was a $350 experiment that failed overall, I sold it after a dozen or so uses since wrestling into and out of it was just too much work. It was incredibly watertight but uncomfortable. In hindsight I would have just worn a wetsuit instead of that top in the conditions I bought the top for.
If it's a Kokatat model without a latex neck gasket it might make a good top though.
I know you've had a rough go with Aquaskinz but I'd also take a look at the Phantom. A versatile neck set up and the true waterproofness of latex gaskets at the wrists.
The SWE sells the Guy Cotten top and I've never heard any complaints, but it also hasn't been around for very long. I don't/haven't owned one personally so I can't really give you any good intel on it.
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