bunyip wrote:I got Kokatats from SLH as the Lovigs were too tight, simply could not get them past my waist, it's a pity as I liked the heavier build of the Lovigs.
I ended up with the large, it's got enough room for me to move around. Haven't tested it on the water yet. My not have been a wise idea, now that we are heading into warmer weather .
Kokatats seem to be the market leader in dry wear.
I still wear my kokatats a lot in summer, they are cooler than you'd expect and they save your legs from sunburn.
cheaterparts wrote:leejo I used lovig pants on the surf day and with a few swimming events did get some water in them but I was swimming in the surf a couple of times catching my kayak
much longer in the water than if I was just remounting the yak due to a fall
I did put a belt around the top of the dry pants like I would for waders figuring I would take a dip -- even with some water in the feet section I still would have been able to remount the yak with out any problems
Yes, I remember your belt. I recollect asking you what the belt was for. Thanks for the answer Cheater
leap wrote:thanks for the reply Winder Walker and Shane . I once saw a video of a guy falling in with waders. It did not look good. So, I wanted to confirm.
Waders are no good if you are in fast moving water like western port, rivers or on rocks near the surf. However in ideal circumstances they are no more dangerous than wearing anything else.
Contrary to popular belief, Waders will actually save you and keep you on the surface of the water. HOWEVER, if you fall out of your boat at anchor in WP, it's gonna be tough to swim against a fast flow current with them on.
leap wrote:thanks for the reply Winder Walker and Shane . I once saw a video of a guy falling in with waders. It did not look good. So, I wanted to confirm.
Waders are no good if you are in fast moving water like western port, rivers or on rocks near the surf. However in ideal circumstances they are no more dangerous than wearing anything else.
Contrary to popular belief, Waders will actually save you and keep you on the surface of the water. HOWEVER, if you fall out of your boat at anchor in WP, it's gonna be tough to swim against a fast flow current with them on.
That's very interesting Joshua. Thanks for the links.
leap wrote:thanks for the reply Winder Walker and Shane . I once saw a video of a guy falling in with waders. It did not look good. So, I wanted to confirm.
Waders are no good if you are in fast moving water like western port, rivers or on rocks near the surf. However in ideal circumstances they are no more dangerous than wearing anything else.
Contrary to popular belief, Waders will actually save you and keep you on the surface of the water. HOWEVER, if you fall out of your boat at anchor in WP, it's gonna be tough to swim against a fast flow current with them on.
I reckon dry pants would be just as hard to swim with and if I went over the side they'd be off as soon as possible
leap wrote:thanks for the reply Winder Walker and Shane . I once saw a video of a guy falling in with waders. It did not look good. So, I wanted to confirm.
Waders are no good if you are in fast moving water like western port, rivers or on rocks near the surf. However in ideal circumstances they are no more dangerous than wearing anything else.
Contrary to popular belief, Waders will actually save you and keep you on the surface of the water. HOWEVER, if you fall out of your boat at anchor in WP, it's gonna be tough to swim against a fast flow current with them on.
I reckon dry pants would be just as hard to swim with and if I went over the side they'd be off as soon as possible
I've been swimming in my kokotats in a pool and also in the surf they take on water but its quite manageable. As long as they are done up against skin and not clothing they only let in a small amount. From memory after the last surf session I had filled the sock part.
I have added an elastic velcro strap attaching one tag end to the other, this means you can snug them up tighter, and ensures tags dont come undone. The original velcro looses its grip after while as it is rigid tag stuck to a stretch waist
laneends wrote:I have added an elastic velcro strap attaching one tag end to the other, this means you can snug them up tighter, and ensures tags dont come undone. The original velcro looses its grip after while as it is rigid tag stuck to a stretch waist
Good idea HAVE FOUND The same problem as I'm a bit rounder in the middle these days
Hi Leejo,
I had a pair of cheap kayak dtypants without sock but wanted to keep my feet dry and also found water ran down the inside leg as I lifted my ankles to get in the seat.
I invested in Lovig drypants with sock & haven't looked back.
I don't kayak as much as the others who have replied but I wear my Lovigs summer and winter.
It is recommended you wear them with the neoprene against your skin but I wear mine in winter with thermals underneath.
I have swum short distances and practiced remounting using them and they don't get much water in.
I would suggest now that you have some you practice remount & see for yourself.
Enjoy your investment.
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as it is rigid tag stuck to a stretch waist