That’s what I’m going to look for for now. Then when it gets colder…
16.5 x 31.6
No kidding!! And you just made my day for motorcycling! I was just having a conversation with others on the Indian Motorcycle Owners Group about finding gloves that are waterproof. This is awesome! Thanks!
Change you technic on entry. I was getting in a CD Extreme 29.5 x 16 at 6’ 265 
I’m 70 in a month. Now I’m 235 lose 38" pant waist instead of TIGHT!
Now I can pull my feet out with chota boots on without leaving my seat.
Paddling boots are very flexible. Slide in from the back deck.
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I keep hearing about guys like you in reviews! LOL! I sure would like to watch you get in and out. I really need to spend time in shallow water getting the balance down. The Fathom is tippy! I have tried to slide in from the back deck only to go for a swim. I could use a paddle float, I suppose. I sure could stand for some lessons, and that’s at the top of my list come springtime if not before. This moron seems to want to learn things the hard way. Every time I get my daughter to go out with me to practice, all we do is paddle. I’ve watched every kind of video there is to watch in the meantime. I just ordered a pair of the NRS Hydroskin 0.5 wetsocks, and I will now look into some boots. I looked at Chota’s vented gater socks, but size 10 is the smallest. I wear a nine.
Looks like it’s going to have to be Level 6 as the Chota Mukluks are no longer available. Too bad, They look like a good option.
I couldn’t take socks only driving off the pedals.
I was getting in last week at the beach bow into the water stern slightly on the sand. Seat got caught under me, not rigged like my other CD’s. Fixed it yesterday in my Solstice. Well seat was under me so I arched up my back to pull it up like I did a few other times. FAILURE 
I rolled to the side in about 18" of water. So boat filled daily well also. Scrambled to recover before guys fishing in boats near by me see a fool.
I almost forgot my bilge pump before I left the dock. I said I never used it once in 13 years except for practice. So I said I better get it anyway. It was handy to get all the water out at the beach otherwise I’d be rolling in in the beach.
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Re: Getting in and out. It’s about repetition and building muscle memory. I am not graceful and tend to hesitate with my movements, which makes matters worse in a kayak. Go find a beach with some shallow water and just practice getting in and out, launching and landing. I’ve found the more I commit and move swiftly the easier it is.
I’m 6ft 2 and about 215. Cockpit is a little narrow so I have to slide in off back deck or really have my legs in just the right place if I go butt first. You don’t need water for practice, come to think of it. I practice on my front lawn. Neighbors think I’m insane!
Plenty of quality Youtube videos and how to get in and out.
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I was going to upload a video my daughter shot of me trying to get into the Fathom for the first time and flipped, but I see no videos allowed. I feel at my age I’m allowed to be a fool any time I choose to be because I’m having fun! LOL! I can go down to Johnson Chapel Recreation Area on a weekday and be the only fool there.
I’ve watched so many videos from so many outfits that I should know everything by heart by now, but I find I am in serious need of a lot of practice. I will start going to Johnson Chapel Recreation Area in TN where the water is fairly shallow and get in some practice. I have a Delta 15.5 GT that’s far more stable than the Eddyline Fathom for entry and exit, but the Fathom is the one I need to build confidence in. Like you say, I really need to get the balance down. The more I think about the instability, the worse it is.
A Greenland style paddle on the back deck and used for support can help a lot. Pictures below are me getting into a Yost Sea Rider SOF (19" wide and gunwales) with an ocean style cockpit. The paddle support helps to allow time to correct if the tilt starts to go too far.
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Looks like I’m late to the party, but the soles on the Kokatat’s are pretty flexible. I find them to be comfy even in my low-decked boats.
Videos just post a link to it from Google or YouTube.
Have someone steady the kayak by straddling it till you get use to it. Then reduce their grip a little as you get the hang of it
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That is probably your worst enemy. No reason to psyche yourself out. Just keep doing it until it is not a “thing”.
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You just gave me a new challenge to master. I WILL learn to get in feet first. I need to spend a lot more time getting my balance, and therefore confidence, in shallow water than paddling every time I get the kayaks wet. Thank you!
Flexible is something I’m concerned about. I have one pair of water shoes I bought that have a soft sole, and the pain was too much stepping on rocks in the river. It was nice inside the kayak on the pedals, though.
That’s what I have been trying to get my daughter to do. She did in the beginning as I couldn’t get in either the Eddyline of the Delta. Now I manage it myself if I drop into the seat before I get the legs in.
I’m already telling myself to just relax and go with the flow. I was agreeing with Bobonli where he said “I am not graceful and tend to hesitate with my movements, which makes matters worse in a kayak.” I do the same sometimes.
Well, look at these! Bobonli turned me onto this site. I am impressed with their waterproof gear. I’ll be ordering these and some gloves for cold weather.
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Try a few alcoholic beverages it may relax you and loosen you up. 
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