bob budd Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Kayaker sends in several years old suit with blown gasket. Kayaker gets brand new suit for free because of delamination. There is much rejoicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Although Kokatat's service is excellent, keep in mind that this is made possible by Gore's lifetime warranty on Gore-Tex fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I don't care how they fund it. Kokatat is da DUDES! (My new suit is on its way as I write! :^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Actually, you fund it. And me. And anyone who buys a dry suit from Kokatat. Or a gore-tex suit from anyone. Or maybe anything gore-tex from anyone.So, may as well "collect" what you paid for, that is, a replacement suit. (I did too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I prefer Stohlquist-the gaskets are thicker-the suit sizing is better fitting and while they use their fabric, not Gore-Tex it breathes just fine. And I love the neoprene neck over latex which is not an option with Kokatat. Oh yes-on sale half the price of Kokatat. Had one for 3 years no problems yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I prefer Stohlquist-the gaskets are thicker-the suit sizing is better fitting and while they use their fabric, not Gore-Tex it breathes just fine. And I love the neoprene neck over latex which is not an option with Kokatat. Oh yes-on sale half the price of Kokatat. Had one for 3 years no problems yet!The Stohlquist suits do sound good. I too like neoprene neck gaskets. I have an OR dry top with one, and it is very comfy and just as watertight as a latex gasket, at least with the fit I have. I tested it by playing dolphin for 5 minutes, and not a drop got through.But the lower price on Stohlquist non-gore-tex suits illustrates exactly what I said -- every gore-tex suit comes with a built-in insurance policy, and you do pay for that -- plus the brand name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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