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Where are you going now?
This sounds like my desire to go on a deep sea fishing/lobster fishing adventure next Spring/Summer. I've been thinking about that a lot. If anyone knows about Lobser Fishing/Deep Sea Fishing trips, please let me know.
Vel, I'm sorry I hijacked your thread.
This sounds like my desire to go on a deep sea fishing/lobster fishing adventure next Spring/Summer. I've been thinking about that a lot. If anyone knows about Lobser Fishing/Deep Sea Fishing trips, please let me know.
Vel, I'm sorry I hijacked your thread.
Hiatussin
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Well depending on the temperature of the water you´d be using it in theres basically 3 types-
short sleeved and trunked, long sleeved and trunked and long with a hood.
The long ones can be a bitch to get into.
I dont know what a cheap or a good one costs, or what the difference between the two is. I have a short one and I like it.
short sleeved and trunked, long sleeved and trunked and long with a hood.
The long ones can be a bitch to get into.
I dont know what a cheap or a good one costs, or what the difference between the two is. I have a short one and I like it.
I'll be using them for kayaking and surfing and it will be from late fall to early winter and early spring in NY so the water is on the cold side.
I tried on one that was one piece body, full legs and a halter top and a jacket to cover your shoulders, arms and double cover your torso and I liked it. I just didn't want to buy the first thing I tried on. It was cool though, black and acid blue.
I tried on one that was one piece body, full legs and a halter top and a jacket to cover your shoulders, arms and double cover your torso and I liked it. I just didn't want to buy the first thing I tried on. It was cool though, black and acid blue.
nycgirl said:
Oh nowhere just now.
New hobbies I guess - met a surfer when I was buying some kayaking accessories and she actually managed to teach me something. LOL It's fun even though I swallowed a lot of salt water in the process.
Deep Sea fishing - whoa, got your sea legs?
GoldenDelicious
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all i can add is that if you ever want to use it around seal colonies where sharks prey...dont get a black one. go for an artificial color instead, to reduce the risk of being mistaken for a seal by some hungry shark.
if you want to strut, then by all means get a black one...and, uh...post pics
if you want to strut, then by all means get a black one...and, uh...post pics
I don't know much about wetsuits Velvett but I have an idea that will cost a lot less. All you need is crisco and saran wrap.
I know what you're thinking-- what about all the transfasts in crisco. They have a new one without transfats! Just coat your body in it and then have someone else cover you in saran wrap. You want it to be snug but comfy. You can put sheets of aluminum foil over your joints too if you think you'll get cold.
I know what you're thinking-- what about all the transfasts in crisco. They have a new one without transfats! Just coat your body in it and then have someone else cover you in saran wrap. You want it to be snug but comfy. You can put sheets of aluminum foil over your joints too if you think you'll get cold.
velvett said:Oh nowhere just now.
New hobbies I guess - met a surfer when I was buying some kayaking accessories and she actually managed to teach me something. LOL It's fun even though I swallowed a lot of salt water in the process.
Deep Sea fishing - whoa, got your sea legs?
I guess. I have this urge to explore and try new things. I want to hold onto this feeling of freedom (Does that make sense?).
Depending how cold the water is you are still going to need action gussets for your underarms, elblows and behing the knees to give you more mobility. If it is just a little cold 3cm should be sufficient if colder you might need to go to 4 or 5cm suits. Rip curl or oneil make good ones.
nycgirl said:
Does it make sense?!!?
I'm right there with you, if get the urge to try something, anything, you get your ass out there and your try it.
This sounds crazy but that first day out on the kayak did something for me, I can't explain it but it has really helped to change my life.
velvett said:
I definitely have an urge to do this. I'm going to look into it.
I know what you are feeling from your trip. My photoshoot did that for me. The minute I walked in front of those lights and the photographer, I knew there was no turning back. There aren't enough words to describe the amount of emotion that was expressed. I went from laughing to crying (he took pics of all of this while it was going on). More than just the obvious was revealed. It helped changed my life and I'm more comfortable with taking chances. I'm glad I did it and I would not change a thing about it.
theoak01
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velvett you came to the right guy, I kayak so here is my input, if your gonna be out in a yak anytime after october id get a dry top or a dry deck, you dont want that water in period ,a wetsuit will just make you cold as hell,I made that mistake my first year out and just went in a short sleeve and short wet suit and almost went hypo when I swam after flipping in a hole,and due to the water being higher and faster it turned into a mile swim before anyone could help me and then I had to be taken immediately to a car with the heat on full blast and I was still shivering.
as for surfing I wouldnt surf when its that cold as a wetsuit wont help and a drysuit is to bulky.
if ya have anymore questions let me know
as for surfing I wouldnt surf when its that cold as a wetsuit wont help and a drysuit is to bulky.
if ya have anymore questions let me know
Hiatussin
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TheOak01 said:
I disagree. Theres scuba divers in wetsuits doing the icecaps. you went from a short sleeved to a dry suit.
dry suits are good but theyre expensive and damn bulky you cant surf in them for sure- not only that but youd look crazy
Definately look into more thermoinsulating wetsuits.
theoak01
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Hiatussin said:
im willing to bet those wetsuits cost way more then a drysuit,and they do make more low profile drysuits for kayakers, my drysuit cost me 700cdn which I find reasonable,I no longer need that now so I sold it and bought a dry top since I dont miss a roll anymore,but a drysuit for a beginner is a good idea because you will likely swim.
TheOak01 said:
THANK GOD!
So what should I wear on my legs?
Oh I haven't flipped yet, I know it's coming coz I love the small waves. A mile swim - OMG you're lucky you're ok. Thanks for the response I really want to keep going as long as the weather is doable.
I went 4 miles yesterday - my best trip so far!
theoak01
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velvett said:
for my legs just to keep warm from the elements I wear fuzzy neoprene pants and then shorts over top,with insulated booties.
have you taken a course yet? or have someone teaching you to roll? if not id reccomend it,I was self taught from videos and now I have a bombproof roll,but it was a steep learning curve and sometimes scary.
another good website to check out is www.boatertalk.com or www.boatwerks.net lots of info there and good for meeting paddling partners or anyone interested in the sport
and the mile swim did suck but I got in over my head in spring water levels with continuous rapids ,nobody could get me a rope till I washed out of the rapids
I can't wait to learn to surf. I'm fixing to move to some of the best surfing/kayaking beaches in California and I can't wait. 
I work with a girl who does the whole surfing thing bigtime. She and her husband surf together. She just got back from surfing in Costa Rica. I can ask her for the best wetsuit advice.
I work with a girl who does the whole surfing thing bigtime. She and her husband surf together. She just got back from surfing in Costa Rica. I can ask her for the best wetsuit advice.
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For kayaking a 7 mil full body or farmer john would be fine all day long for water around 70 degrees F, I have been in low 60's for over a hour with a seven mil and was fine other than my hands and feet (4 mil gloves and boots) To thick for surfing though.Aslo if you arnt wet it will be hot as hell.
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I can answer better around January,Ill go for a swim in Michigan. I jumped in with just shorts last year was 41 degrees (barn peer pressure) and its breathtaking and painfull oh it may have been cold' hard to tell with the pain shooting from my nuts all the way to my throat .Worst part is I have a damn dry suit.any way i will try in my 7 mil for sake of argument.
StickFigure
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[email protected] said:
I'm sure you're a good bro but you might wanna consider shortning your username.
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here we go again.....I asked a mod before and she said that Admin had to do it and they wouldnt shorten it unless I went platinum or i needed to re-register.So I have been living with it until I decide if I want to or not
StickFigure
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Go Plat. You won't regret it.
I would suggest investing in a good dry suit if you are going to be on the water during the winter. A wet suit is just that, a wet suit, it lets water in between your suit and body. Dry suits seal the water out, keeping you dry. You can wear warm clothes on the inside layer. A dry suit is also quite a bit more expensive than a wet suit, but in cold weather it will be worth the investment.
Here are a few links.
http://atlantickayaktours.com/Pages/ExpertCenter/Coldwater/Coldwater-7.shtml
http://www.waterskiworld.com/wetsuits/
http://www.kayakacademy.com/drysuitfaq.html
ps. thanks.
Here are a few links.
http://atlantickayaktours.com/Pages/ExpertCenter/Coldwater/Coldwater-7.shtml
http://www.waterskiworld.com/wetsuits/
http://www.kayakacademy.com/drysuitfaq.html
ps. thanks.
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read this....http://www.mustangsurvival.com/resources/documentation/articles/immersion/index.php
and this....http://www.smallmouths.com/kayak-fishing/cold-weather-kayaking.php
this is interesting....http://outside.away.com/gear/gearguy/200009/20000928.html
hope these help
and this....http://www.smallmouths.com/kayak-fishing/cold-weather-kayaking.php
this is interesting....http://outside.away.com/gear/gearguy/200009/20000928.html
hope these help
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CASS
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used them but dont know too much about them
starfish said:I can't wait to learn to surf. I'm fixing to move to some of the best surfing/kayaking beaches in California and I can't wait.
OMG So much fun (especially if you don't mind making an ass out of yourself)!
Kayaking just rocks - I'm gonna take pics the next time out, I wish I had a camera with me this weekend - SICK SICK time.
velvett said:OMG So much fun (especially if you don't mind making an ass out of yourself)!
Kayaking just rocks - I'm gonna take pics the next time out, I wish I had a camera with me this weekend - SICK SICK time.
Yah... too TOO cool.. did that sea kayaking trip last summer, almost got lost at sea! LOL... fog, iceland, summer. Go figure.
Vel, i found some intence info on sea kayaking vacations in Thailand and Vietnam if you are interested.
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