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  1. Being frustrated with replacing neck gaskets as described in a recent thread, I decided to try the Si Tech neck ring system: https://www.diverightinscuba.com/quick-neck.html This ring once glued in the drysuit allows the quick change of a neck gasket by removing a yellow band from a groove in the ring and fitting a new one without glue. This could actually be done at the launch if you carried a spare. It also makes it possible to use silicone gaskets which cannot be glued. They also make a product for wrist seals but I am not doing that at present. These products were developed for the diving community whose drysuit needs are somewhat different from ours. My materials arrived a few days ago: I had assumed I was going to glue the ring in with Aqua Seal but after watching this video, I ordered some drysuit glue: https://www.diverightinscuba.com/drysuit-glue-16688.html. Still waiting for it to arrive. English clearly was not the first language for the video preparers, it might have been google translated. The people at Dive Right In Scuba have been very helpful. The people at Kokatat advised me that this might void my warranty. Weighing the risks and benefits, I decided to go ahead. I will post after installation.
  2. Suz Hutchinson, New England Kokatat sales rep and local paddler, will be at Newbury Kayak and Canoe on Sunday, September 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 for the “The In’s and Out’s of Drysuits”. Everything you could want to know about drysuits from how to get in/out, along with what to wear underneath. Suz will also help you understand the choices available, from the different materials to the myriad of options, and how to decide what makes sense for you. In addition, she will discuss how to care for a drysuit after using, along with long term storage and everything in between such as bringing the DWR back to life when needed. For existing drysuit owners, bring in your suit for review of gaskets and learn how to look for pinholes and determine when to send back to Kokatat for water testing and repairs. All current drysuit owners will get the chance to win one free gasket change (your choice – neck or wrist). The OLDEST drysuit will receive a free Kokatat hat! For those interested in purchasing a drysuit we are offering a discount of 15% for any suit ordered at the event. Want to try on a suit? All styles of Kokatat suits will be available at the event. Get your suit on order now ready for cold water!
  3. Thursday October 8, 6:30-8:30PM at Newbury Kayak and Canoe, 291 High Road (Route 1A), Newbury, MA, Suz Hutchinson will be presenting a Gasket Care and Replacement Workshop. All you need to know about how to take care of your drysuit gaskets! Bring your drysuit or paddle jacket, one lucky participant will have his or her gaskets repaired as a demonstration. The workshop is free, and there will be snacks!
  4. I went out for a paddle on Christmas day (first paddle in a while), and within a few minutes I noticed some pain in my non-dominant hand, roughly from the index finger, along the back of the hand, and around my wrist. I was wearing heavy gloves and a newish drysuit with untrimmed/unstretched gaskets. I removed the gloves and managed to slide the gasket further up my forearm so that my wrist bones were exposed. The pain went away and I continued paddling, concentrating on keeping a loose grip on the paddle. I had heard anecdotal evidence from another paddler that tight wrist gaskets gave him tendonitis at an event this autumn. I did a quick google search this morning and only found two mentions of tendonitis and wrist gaskets. So, I ask here - is wrist pain or tendon issues a real problem with cold-weather paddling, and am I correct in blaming overly-tight wrist gaskets? Any tips to avoid wrist injury, regardless of cause?
  5. To date, most of my paddling has been in the relatively-warmer waters of Boston Harbor, the South Shore, and Nantucket Sound. and have limited my paddling to months where I can wear a farmer john wetsuit and dry top. I'll be venturing further north this year, and am considering purchasing a drysuit. I'd appreciate hearing what you consider to be "drysuit season", particularly for Casco Bay and for Cape Ann and the North Shore. Many paddlers consider 55 degrees to be the transition temperature - is there a chart somewhere listing typical sea temperatures on a monthly basis at paddling locations in our area?
  6. New to coldwater paddling? Join Lincoln Canoe & Kayak's staff and special guest Suzanne Hutchinson, New England Kokatat Rep, for what's sure to be a great afternoon of learning and fun! Cold Water Gear Clinic Saturday, Nov. 9 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Choosing the right gearSafety discussionLayeringTry on a drysuitTest drysuits out in Lincoln's on-site pond (optional)Reserve your spot today! Give us a call at 207-865-0455 or e-mail us! Participate in our DESIGN A CUSTOM DRYSUIT Contest As part of our Cold Water Gear Clinic we're running a facebook contest for the snazziest custom drysuit. CLICK HERE to learn more about how you may be able to get your dream suit at 25% OFF with free shipping to the Lincoln store!
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