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by jtodhun1
Sat Mar 15, 2014 4:33 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Helmet advice
Replies: 4
Views: 2556

Helmet advice

What types of things are important to look for in buying my first whitewater helmet. I borrowed friend's Shred Ready Tdub at ALF and I didn't like that the visor kept falling low across my vision. Is this common? Are the more expensive helmets that much better than the basic ones?
by jtodhun1
Mon Jan 27, 2014 2:54 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: drysuit vs paddling suit for a big guy
Replies: 3
Views: 3589

drysuit vs paddling suit for a big guy

I'm considering buying a drysuit for the Spring and would like some advice. I'm a big guy that doesn't get cold too easily, but I realize that doesn't matter when it comes to being wet. I"m primarily interested in value and fit. What's the main difference between a drysuit, semi-dry suit, and paddli...
by jtodhun1
Fri Mar 15, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Warm Feet
Replies: 21
Views: 7623

Re: Warm Feet

I've never paddled in anything that cold, but I used to work in the ski industry and often custom fitted people for boots. The quest for warm dry feet is a constant. There are a few things we would regularly tell people to do. 1) Don't put the warm socks you're going to wear on until right before yo...