I’m looking for a drysuit, and found a used one locally. There aren’t any product reviews for them on pnet, that I can find. Anyone have any info? Intended purpose would be WW kayaking on an SOT, probable swims frequently.
Thanks,
YoS
Or what about one of these?
http://www.adrenalinewatersports.com/ProdDetl.aspx?ID=297&CatID=8&SubID=17
YoS
Adrenaline Drysuit
Ummm, that's urethane-coated nylon. It's not a breathable suit, and will be somewhat uncomfortable, I should think. (Of course, I'm remembering wearing a wet-suit on a warm day, and having cups of distilled sweat filling my booties.)
GUL International looks like a British company that caters to surfers and small boat sailors. Their products aren't stocked much in the USA, which is why information is hard to find.
http://www.gul.com/
Not breathable? Don’t waste your money!
"Non-breathable dry suit" is an oxymoron, as you'll only be dry for the first few minutes after donning it. Shortly, it will become a "damp suit", then a "soggy suit", especially if you're paddling hard and/or tend to sweat a lot. Although breathable suits can get damp during heavy exertion, they will dry out when your exertion level drops. Non-breathable suits only get worse the longer you wear them.
murray sporting goods
I think Murray Sporting Goods in California (the US dealer for Gath helmets) carries some Gull stuff, and repair parts for the Gull drysuits. Might give them a call to see what they can tell you about the suit. I’ve always found them helpful.
Gul
In the sailing market, they are considered to be a good drysuit. BUT they do have latex socks which aren’t as comfortable as a goretex sock. Latex socks are bulky and don’t breath at all.
The Gul suits have glideskin neck and wrists and if they fit you may be more comfortable than a latex seal although if they are too big, they may let in too much water. They have reinforcement on the seat and knees as sailors seem to slide around a lot. To see them new and find out pricing, check out your local sailing stores.
Suz
he said lots of swimming
given that I wouldn’t recommend anything other than latex neck.