dry tops.. dunno what to do..

[GonnaCatchABig1]

ok so afer now having looked at probably 50 or 60 tops. i think im seeing a pattern.

when it comes to "dry" top vs. "splash" top - appears that while the dry is fully water proof. the splash can soak through after prolonged periods of time in water.

and

dry vs. semi dry - it appears to be they are almost the same thing. except there are no tight cuffs to form seams on the semi drys.

are those two observations correct? or am i still missing something?



as far as the rain jackets go. i reallly want to hop on board that train. but i cant see any way they would protect me from a wave. a crashing wave while in waste high. i can see. but im usually with in 6inches of being chest deep. and do take rollers over my waders. (its about a 50 yrd distance difference. from waste high to chest high which i would love to not have to give up.)basically i would like to be able to switch to chest high breathables and use the top as way to keep waves out of the waders. which i am now under the impression is possible with a dry top and all the seals they have. (at first i didnt under stand how the waist seals were set up, but the NRS site explained them better than any other site. thanks tynan)

can any one deny that a full dry top they will keep the rollers out? cause if so it negates the whole point and i can go the rain jacket route and lose the 50 yrds.

[late-start]

Originally Posted by GonnaCatchABig1

im usually with in 6inches of being chest deep. and do take rollers over my waders. (its about a 50 yrd distance difference. from waste high to chest high which i would love to not have to give up.)basically i would like to be able to switch to chest high breathables and use the top as way to keep waves out of the waders..

in that case go dry top or consider wet suit.

[GonnaCatchABig1]

ok so they do work like that! thank you. i thought that but then thought perhaps the allowed water in after extended amounts of time. acting more like a a heavy duty rain coat. but if not cool.

now i will go back to my original headache. trying to figure out which bells and whistles are all flash. and which have actually applications. and trying to find one thats light and roomy. they are so much money, i will hate myself if i skimp out on an option figuring.. i wont need that. only to realize later that i do. i think i will just focus on the snuggest waist seam. as it seems to be the most suspect area of water entry.

thanks guys. i better sleep before i drive my self(and you all) batty tonight. too late..

[good2hook]

z, what's the name of the new aquaskinz top you ended up getting?