Recommendation for dry pants?

wetnobby · Post by **wetnobby** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:33 pm

I will be in Augusta week after next...if you can sort a deal out with peak over here I will bring them over from the UK with me.....

Georgia Stu · Post by **Georgia Stu** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:41 pm

sbroam wrote:I've got one of those neoprene back supporters I got at a sporting goods store - probably 10" wide - I've used that under the spray tunnel to boost the seal on any number of combinations of garb... Adds just a little bit of insulation, too.

Hey, that's a cool idea. I'm going to check that out, too. Thanks!

Georgia Stu · Post by **Georgia Stu** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:57 pm

cheajack wrote:Hey Stu, if Santa Claus brings you dry pants, may I conclude that we will be paddling more this winter?

You got it, man!! ALF is on my calendar for March, but many times before that for sure.

Maybe we can catch Island Creek again, with a little more water? Maybe JC could demo another boat on it!

Post by **sbroam** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:21 pm

wetnobby wrote:I will be in Augusta week after next...if you can sort a deal out with peak over here I will bring them over from the UK with me.....

Augusta, GA, USA? Fo real? We don't have much water in these parts lately, but if you have time and want to paddle I'm somebody round here could hook you up. I'm ~1hour away and we have a local run...

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:12 am

You might want to check out the new Bomber Gear dry pants. They have a tunnel in addition to the neo velcro pull tabs.
U.S. retail $190.

creek1r · Post by **creek1r** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:38 am

Black Rock dry pants have a high, tight waist and are as reasonably dry as could be expected. $140.

sdbrassfield · Post by **sdbrassfield** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:06 pm

NRS Hydroskin titanium lined pants and a pair of splash pants over those works good for me...

c1swim · Post by **c1swim** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:20 am

Immersion Research semi-dry pants are very comfortable and dry.
High neoprene waist and neoprene ankle gaskets; perfect for those southern winters; no reason for those horrible latex ankle gaskets.
I think that I paid $120.00 for them and they are well made.
Hope this helps. PLEASE SEND RAIN !!!!!

Jollyman · Post by **Jollyman** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:10 pm

Georgia Stu wrote:
Jollyman - How is the Kokatat waist band - fits firmly? With an old pair I had, they were tightened only by 2 small pieces of velcro, and I popped those loose from time to time. Had nothing to do with gut size, of course!

The waist band is a sticky-ish rubber band with a drawstring, no velcro. You can match the rubber on the pants with the rubber on the top and sort of fold it over itself and make a nice seal, not perfect, but better than nothing.

Helly · Post by **Helly** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:35 am

These work pretty well...... but I still prefer a drysuit in cold weather with footies to keep your feet dry...that is the biggest problem for me....

I have a pair, M, I'm willing to part with if anybody needs them..

These pants are built using tough, waterproof and highly breathable HyproTex2.5™ fabric. This fabric offers complete waterproof protection while allowing moisture vapor to pass to the outside of the garment. Gusseted neoprene overcuffs protect durable latex ankle gaskets, and an 8"-tall, 3-mm neoprene band seals tight at the waist. The Cordura®-reinforced seat and knees add years of durability. A roomy cut allows for easy layering underneath when the temperature drops.
Sizing:

Size M 5'5" - 5'8"
Weight (lbs.) 130 - 165
Waist 30 - 33"

craig · Post by **craig** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:13 am

I'm using NRS blackrock drypants with a drytop. Works well and the combo is cheaper than a one piece suit. The first pair was missing some seam tape, so they leaked:(. Sent them back and NRS got me a new pair, leak tested and back to me right away

, Thanks Gabe !

the great gonzo · Post by **the great gonzo** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:53 am

I have a few friends who use dry bibs with their drytops. I think Kokatat and Palm make them. They seen to be much dryer than regular drypants. But myself, I'll stick with the full drysuit.

TGG!

wetnobby · Post by **wetnobby** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:40 am

Yes Augusta Georgia,.... I was there a few weeks ago and it was real nice then 88f every day....although i am sure it will have cooled down by now....

Paddling would be a great idea

....

I am only there for a day or two midweek on business in Grovetown.... I imagine you guys will be hard at work in the week?

If not then maybe we can get something fixed up...If so I will have to arrange a longer trip next time....

RodeoClown · Post by **RodeoClown** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:20 pm

You can order direct from PeakUK-US: http://www.peakukus.com/pc-33-3-storm-pants.aspx

Sir Adam · Post by **Sir Adam** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:45 am

I prefer the "bib" style, as I find them more comfortable than the "pants" (basically like overalls) i have the "whirlpool" bib (kokotat), that I picked up to match my kokotat dry top. They are not Gore tex (and I wish they were), but the one thing I will say is it is worth every penny to go with the attatched Gore Tex socks (vs. neoprene cuffs, or latex booties). I've used all in the past, and the goretex socks are by far the best - dry, warm feet. This matters most to my guiding rafts, when my feet are usually the only thing that remains wet all day...or at least in the water, so to speak. Easier to get on and off, and far more durable.

One of these years I hope to get a one-piece drysuit again. I had one year ago, but sold it when i started boating more and guiding less.

My other, more random, comment, is that if you are a decked boater, and have not tried a drydeck, you really should. I'm glad I have mine, and wish I had purchased it years earlier...even though I paid more for it than a lot of my boats!

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