[quote=davefarmer]I sail April thru October, primarily in northern MT, and I rely on the safety of a drysuit, as swimming is always an option with me, and recovery is not always quick and easy. I have used a number of lower end, non Gortex suits, from HH, Kokatat and OS Systems, and all have kept me warm on the fringes of the season, in and out of the water. Being non breathable, the pile underlayers to get damp from perspiration, but I never notice it until I'm getting out of the suit. I have had one Gortex suit, and it did indeed breathe better, but it really didn't translate to noticeably more comfort. Any drysuit definitely gets too warm at some point, and I switch to various thicknesses of of wetsuit. Much as I'd like to have one set of gear that would cover all conditions, I doubt that's possible. I watch craigslist, and have often found drysuits (and wetsuits!) that were purchased by someone gearing up for an activity they didn't really take to, so lightly used for substantial discounts. Money spent on gear that expands your season, keeps you comfortable and safe, is well spent, and soon forgotten.[/quote]
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