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fd replied to Allison Bruner's discussion Average speeds for a race? in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"I've been wondering the exact same thing - about speeds - for upcoming races."
fd replied to fd's discussion mild winter weather paddling gear question in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"Thanks much to everyone who has responded! This is a great group."
GabeS replied to fd's discussion mild winter weather paddling gear question in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"Always wear a leash... there is never a good reason not too. I may take some calculated risks - even do some stupid stuff now and then (according to the wife), but I always wear a leash."
Craig replied to fd's discussion mild winter weather paddling gear question in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"I still see many paddlers with a PFD on their board, but no leash. I saw a guy paddle out at Hood River and never came back. If you don't wear a PFD, at least have a leash on, so you can't get seperated from your board. This is especially…"
GreatDane replied to fd's discussion mild winter weather paddling gear question in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"Common sense was lacking. These guys did everything they could to not survive a calm day on a lake. Lack of physical fitness, inability to swim, PFD secured to canoe-not worn. Inexperience with canoes. Not staying with the upside down boat.
I…"
ShorelineJim replied to fd's discussion mild winter weather paddling gear question in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"Well, for starters, people out on the water should use common sense, and wear a PFD if appropriate. I see that Beau helped rescue one canoeist on Lake Padden on Friday - and the other guy drowned before Beau could get back to him. Beau, provide some…"
dave davis replied to fd's discussion mild winter weather paddling gear question in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"I agree with the absolute neccesity of the leash.....I did NOT wear one in calm conditions a week ago
on Miller Bay, hit a hidden dead head and fell. As I fell I must have kicked the board as when I came up
my board iwas 15 feet away......I am now…"
GreatDane replied to fd's discussion mild winter weather paddling gear question in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"I'm not going to comment on what exactly to wear... because ultimately, you need to dress for submerrsion. And nothing less than a full suit is going to keep you alive when the shit hits the fan. That said, we all weigh the risk/benefit…"
dave davis replied to fd's discussion mild winter weather paddling gear question in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"I think the layering approach handles all conditions down to about 45 degrees air temp. I wear
a shorty, farmer john wetsuit, polypropolene long johns under that, and an Oneil THERMAL
thick "rash guard" shirt( which I LOVE) over the…"
"Glad you posted this because I've been wondering the same thing. I've been using my 4/3 and it gets mighty hot. I'm looking for one of the think 'insulated' rash guards and maybe some similar material shorts to where under…"
GabeS replied to fd's discussion mild winter weather paddling gear question in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"I agree 100% on the booties. As for the rest - I think it depends on your cold tolerance and - er - natural insulation, shall we say. Also, I agree on the decision having a lot to do with your estimated in the water time. If it's flat and…"
Chris Fry replied to fd's discussion mild winter weather paddling gear question in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"I paddle with a 3mil john suit and a hydroskin top. It keeps me warm, somtimes too warm. But in the event of a unplanned dismount you have to be prepared. Yes, booties are essential."
Michael Macenka replied to fd's discussion mild winter weather paddling gear question in the group Pacific Northwest SUP"If you know you are not going to fall in then wear what you are comfortable with. but I do recommend wearing booties to keep your feet warm. They always get wet. Don't worry about a dry suit a normal wetsuit will usually be good enough if it is…"
fd added a discussion to the group Pacific Northwest SUP
mild winter weather paddling gear question
I know this topic is always gets covered in anticipation of winter. But it has been so mild out in the PNW. What do people recommend as the minimum safe paddling gear in this mild weather. Is it necessary to do the drysuit route, or is it warm enough now to go out in simple wetsuit gear? I'm a relatively new paddler who is tired of sitting inside, wondering if my fall paddling clothes will suffice. thanks!See More
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- At 10:06pm on November 23, 2009,
Ricardo said… - fd,
where did you get your ULI SUP and how much do they run for? I'm kinda interested in getting an inflatable SUP. Deciding whether Sevylor or ULI?
thanks,
ricardo
- At 9:14pm on January 18, 2010, Ricardo said…
- fd,
have you seen the inflatable SUP from boatstogo.com? they are the
SATURN SOT 330 and SOT365. they are less than 500 bucks.
thanks
ricardo
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