Let's talk cold water gear

[beef78]

Tank top and board shorts for the launch. Dry off faster after dunking at the launch and put on synthetic, water resistant clothes from your dry bag afterwards. Never wear cotton underwear. Holds that water right up against your boys and keeps them nice and soggy.

[jbaker]

Kokatat supernova angler paddling suit. I'm in love with mine. Just spent the day on the lake doing rescues and re-entry training with Sean Morley from Jackson kayaks. The water temp was around 49* and I spent a good amount of the day in it. I've been using Kokatat suits for the last 2 years and they can't be beat. I know it might be over kill down there but it's the ultimate in cold weather gear

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by jbaker

Kokatat supernova angler paddling suit....... it's the ultimate in cold weather gear

No doubt !! I have a Kokatat Meridian goretex full suit I use for hooping and I agree it's the ultimate cold water protection.

They use these things on arctic expeditions for a reason.


I also own a Navy Seal Kokatat Goretex assault suit.


That's my suit a medium. It's pretty much the same thing except it's actually a little better made, has slightly thinner material, and has added padding at the knees. Great gear. I'll give it up to Kokatat they have to be the only manufacturer on earth to actually give the government a better product then they sell retail.

[ronbo613]

I've been using Kokatat suits for the last 2 years and they can't be beat. I know it might be over kill down there but it's the ultimate in cold weather gear

I like that Navy Seal suit.

Kokatat dry suits are the number one choice here in the PacNW. They would be to warm for the SD conditions, but when the water is in the 40's and the air is below 30°, it's the only way to go.