winter, what to wear in PPB

[HaTTerS]

I have just bought a pair of dry pants. At first glance they seem to be the ducks guts. http://www.kokatat.com/product_detail.asp?code=ttp My biggest problem is i hate getting my feet wet so these cover that as well as keeping the water out in the event of a spill. Will also double as regular waders up to the waste. Time will tell if they live up. Reckon Eddie might even approve

I've got a full blown Kokatat drysuit and it's bloody awesome. Kokatat sure do make some quality gear! Hope you're as happy with your purchase as I am with mine

looking forward to a full blown review

Here Here!

[Digger]

I needed something to keep my feet and legs warm from 11 degree water in winter and wind chill but I also get very hot so after looking long and hard I ended up with a set of "Probe Insulator" pants and some thin boots. The pants are about 1mm thick neoprene with a silver lining to reflect the heat inwards. They do the job for me without restricting movement and without me getting too hot. I wear the usual clobber on top and am comfortable even on cold days.

There are much more expensive options but as price was a factor these coming in at $95 a set were closer to what we were happy to pay. We got this gear mail order after getting useful advice over the phone. It was a most satisfactory transaction and I would be happy to deal with this mob again The order was here in 3 days! http://wetsuitwarehouse.com.au/


Dig

[Windknot]

That's coincidental Dig, as I have just bought myself something very similiar. Mine isn't quite so flash though, being just a cheapy from Anaconda. Mine's made by 'Comocean' (a Chinese manufactured Anaconda brand). It's also 1 mm neoprene with a silver reflective inner surface. I bought a long sleeved top, as well as long pants and a pair of booties.

I'll probably wear a thin spray jacket over the top to protect me from wind chill. I'll wear a rash shirt underneith too. I will have to play it by ear to begin with, so I can ensure I'm neither too hot or too cold. Once we get some nice still days I'll try it out.

Mick

[Jenko]

I have just bought a pair of dry pants. At first glance they seem to be the ducks guts. http://www.kokatat.com/product_detail.asp?code=ttp My biggest problem is i hate getting my feet wet so these cover that as well as keeping the water out in the event of a spill. Will also double as regular waders up to the waste. Time will tell if they live up. Reckon Eddie might even approve

If you don't mind me asking, what sort of price were the pants?
Cheers gary

[Dognut]

I ended up paying $210 AU inc freight. I beleive they are available locally at $250AU, Bit steep i know.
http://www.nrsweb.com/ there are the guys i ordered through.

[Peterj]

i wear waders, those alone dont stop the cold though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYwG52p4yjs

[ELM]

i wear waders, those alone dont stop the cold though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYwG52p4yjs

Yes but are they really appropriate? I honestly don't think so. Sure they keep you dry and warm if you don't fall in, but the whole idea of wearing protective clothing is to eliminate risk not add more when things actually do go wrong!!!
http://www.vyak.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1989

[Peterj]

well, all i can say is that my experience with them is that i have no worries what so ever in using them. I have been in the water with them ( not the good neoprene ones either) up to my neck.

Only about a cup of water has been able to get in when i did the test. The water density pushing against the waders actually pushes all the air out and it sucks to you and with the chest tie done up and a life jacket on very little has a chance to get back in..

They dont pull you under, they havent stopped me getting on the yak again.
But its all a personal choice

[Bozzie]

Long socks, wooly jumper and warm tracky pants, whilst drinking a glass of red, in front of a warm open fire.

[cheaterparts]

Long socks, wooly jumper and warm tracky pants, whilst drinking a glass of red, in front of a warm open fire.

that could make a nasty hole in your yak