SeaKayakNE Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Hey Folks, Now that the water temperatures seem to be on a incline I'm in the market for a drytop/splashtop for both Kelsey and myself. I'd prefer short sleeve. The kokatat trinity looks nice but expensive, which doesn't take it off the list but want to see what you guys think of it. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Kokatat Knappster is awesome. It's a semi-dry top, but has kept me dry while swimming. Very light and flexible. All the cool kids have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I also like the Knappster, although not officially a drytop since it has a neoprene neck instead of rubber gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Debski Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Bomber Gear makes great tops. Only a few left, they stopped making them about a year ago. Super cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Debski Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Looks like ACK still has a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I'm a Knappster fan also. By the time I'm ready to wear it, I don't mind the "semi-dry" classification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martinsen Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Level Six has some nice stuff, but for the price might just as well get the Kokatat. https://www.levelsix.com/collections/touring/products/superior-2-0-long-sleeve-touring-top?variant=1151737816 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Knapster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 The Trinity is a real dry top (hence more $$) with drysuit -type neck and arm gaskets,and the Knappster is a semi -dry top. Yes, the Knappster is awesome as the go-to warm weather paddling top; that's if you're looking for a warm weather paddling top that won't keep you bone dry but comfortable enough for the vast majority of our warm weather paddling. .If you require that extra protection, the Trinity would be good. I've found that I'm fine in either a drysuit or the Knappster, and go right from drysuit to the semi dry top when weather turns warmer. : the only exception is summer season rough -water paddling like tide race play where theres a very good chance of capsizing or being in the water , or on unusually raw summer days: then a drytop might be preferable to the semi dry top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I have a Lotus Design/Patagonia short sleeve dry (latex gaskets at neck and sleeves) that I bought years ago and wore only a few times. Size Medium. If you want to try it, I''ll sell it for $25. It is a breathable fabris, but not Gortex. PM me if interested. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martinsen Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Level Six Canada day sale 40% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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