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#1 madhouse73

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Posted 21 July 2011 - 09:53 AM

Thank you to those who said that should just go for it

Well I have given it a go and love it .I seem to get wet a lot as getting my backside into it has been known to end up with me and the canoe going over .But hey means i am getting regular baths now .

Apart from getting in and out the canoe,there has been no problems .Though do get some looks when they bring my chair down and one guy ended up in the water with looking to hard and yes i did laugh.

Biggestissue is wetsuit getting on any advice from those that wear them.

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Posted 21 July 2011 - 01:26 PM

hey! ive had problems like this too haaha, makes life more interesting!!

as for the wet suit problem, have you tried a dry suit?? they arent as tightly fitting and they keep you much warmer, theyre a bit more expensive than a wet suit but id say worth it in the long run :)

i find it alot easier to get on!

need mroe help let me know and ill see if i can be useful :)

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Posted 22 July 2011 - 10:40 AM

Thnak you

No not tried a dry suit will need to see if can find one to try .Have pretty much given up wearing wetsuit as requires way to much effor to get in and out and to many hands to help . I just get cold and wet at the moment but if it works would inves in a dry suit as would like to continu all year round but thought of a cold water dip in the winter brrr




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