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I tried my drytop over a pair of neoprene chest waders, with a neoprene sprayskirt covering the inner drytop skirt. After 10 minutes in the 45* water, I had a small bit of leakage in the small of my back. I asked you about your experience so I could see if it would be worth it to add a skirt to the top of the waders to roll together with the drytop--looks like it will be a good idea.
Shawn
> When playing victim or swimming (unintentionally) down the rivers, I found
> that there was a little leakage, mostly dependent upon how much care I
> used when rolling the two inner layers together. If I am careful, it was
> not much water at all after spending 5-10 minutes in. With the underlayer
> of polypro, I did not get cold.
> I really enjoy having the luxury of having the choice whether to wear the
> bibs or not. Some days are just too warm for having to have a full suit
> on. But again, this experience is based on inland water (Puget Sound)
> expeditions, and there is not nearly the dangers as you might see in other
> areas.
> My $0.04. Jerry :)
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