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Fraser Valley, BC
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Posted - 06/23/2007 : 10:49 AM
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hello.
i am a newbie paddler and am taking kayak lessons.
i have decided that i am really enjoying this and want to buy some gear so i can get out there.
so far, i have borrowed a Bare - 3mm farmer john wetsuit and it was comfy enough - i stayed warm even when soggy.
so i thought i would try and find a 3mm jane (pfft - not quite as simple as it ought to be...)
anyways - i found a paddling store that actually stocks janes but only carries 2mm - as they say these are better for paddling.
will a 2mm keep me warm enough?
advice? anyone? help??
this equipment isnt cheap - i wanna get it right the first time...
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 Fleece thong wearin, Buntzen Lurkin, mystic poet mountain man and international spokesman of the friends of the white squirrel society
Port Moody, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 06/23/2007 : 10:53 AM
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I just got into this last year as well.
I saw the stuff that CostCo has and was wondering if it is any good.
Have you checked it out? |
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Fraser Valley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/23/2007 : 10:57 AM
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hi - thanks for your reply
the website doesn't show any - which Coscto did you see these at - i can make a run out... |
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Fleece thong wearin, Buntzen Lurkin, mystic poet mountain man and international spokesman of the friends of the white squirrel society
Port Moody, B.C.
Canada
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Langley, BC
Canada
1506 Posts |
Posted - 06/23/2007 : 12:06 PM
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Yup, we've got a good assortment of wetsuits at Western Canoeing and Kayaking -- both farmer John/Jane and full length and shorty suits. Around here, a 2mm suit should suffice for summer paddling. You'll want 3mm in the spring and fall.
The Costco wetsuits have arms on them and are better suited for waterskiing and other activities where you're not constantly moving your arms. The problem with neoprene sleeves when paddling is that you'll be prone to chaffing in the underarm region -- not a lot of fun. So go with the Farmer John/Jane style wetsuits and you'll be much happier.
Nice to see that a newcomer to paddling is even considering dressing for immersion -- so many times I see novices without anything to keep them warm if they fall in the water -- good on you to take the initiative to wear a wetsuit -- it could very well save your life one day.
Dan
http://www.westcoastpaddler.com
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Fraser Valley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/23/2007 : 4:55 PM
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thanks alot guys! 
spending this kind of ca$h makes me awful nervous - must be the scot in me...
i got set-up with what i need @ Western - the gal helping me out was super nice and helpful!
have a great weekend.
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Posted - 06/25/2007 : 10:24 AM
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We got our wetsuits from Costco. They were the Bare brand. Even had kid sizes.
We have used them every time we've paddled. However, I found it really chafed in my armpit area, giving me a rash. Last weekend we paddled for 3 days and by the end of the second day, my boys (especially my older one) had bumps all over his back that were larger than a pea, but smaller than a dime, in diameter. I think it's the wetsuit, and on the third day we did not use the suits at all, even though I was uncomfortable with the idea.
The wetsuits get rinsed after every use. So I don't know what's going on. Anyone else have this problem? |
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Langley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/25/2007 : 1:31 PM
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For paddling you really need wetsuits with no arms or, as you've experienced, you'll have a chaffing problem (which is not fun at all).
The Costco wetuits, because of their attached arms, are better suited to waterskiing and other activities where constant arm movement is not necessary.
Dan
http://www.westcoastpaddler.com
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