The wife and I have taken up paddling over the last couple of years, and we recently purchased a Folbot Greenland II for multi-day touring in PWS (great 'yak, by the way). I am hoping that somebody with some decent paddling experience in PWS will take a shot at addressing a few questions:
- Should the wife and I throw down our hard-earned cash for dry suits or semi-dry suits?
- Are they difficult to keep in good condition?
- Do they tend to rub or chafe?
- What brands are reputable?
- Do wet suits have any real value in PWS?
So far, we have just been layering: wicking base layer, quick-dry insulating layer (e.g. Polartec), usually some extra wool, REI Gore-Tex jacket, and lightweight waterproof rain pants. It has worked well, but I’m wondering how much more comfortable we might be in dry or semi-dry suits.
Thanks.
- Should the wife and I throw down our hard-earned cash for dry suits or semi-dry suits?
- Are they difficult to keep in good condition?
- Do they tend to rub or chafe?
- What brands are reputable?
- Do wet suits have any real value in PWS?
So far, we have just been layering: wicking base layer, quick-dry insulating layer (e.g. Polartec), usually some extra wool, REI Gore-Tex jacket, and lightweight waterproof rain pants. It has worked well, but I’m wondering how much more comfortable we might be in dry or semi-dry suits.
Thanks.
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