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Winter paddling: Wet vrs. Dry
If you plan on extending your kayaking season by paddling through the fall and possibly winter, it's time to seriously consider purchasing a dry or wet suit. Even the most hardy paddler can succumb to hypothermia after a winter spill in the sea!
To choose between a wetsuit and a drysuit you'll need to consider the temperature you'll be paddling in. Kayak specific wetsuits - known as farmer johns and farmer janes only cover your body and legs. They leave your arms free for ease of movement while paddling. Of course this choice may get chilly or at best prove to be a burly base layer.
Every since Kokitat came out with lightweight, flexible Goretex drysuits, the drysuit option has grown increasingly popular in the paddling world. With enough room to build layers on particularly nasty days, these suits will keep you on the water no matter what the weather is like.
If you're on a budget, you may want to consider a non-Gore dry suit. We carry several waterproof breathable drysuit systems that won't break the bank.
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Why you need a rashguard
 Thought to originate in Australia, rashguards began as a polyester/ spandex shirt that could be worn beneath a wetsuit to prevent chafing.
Now they are so much more, and their uses as varied as the sports they are worn for.
At Alberni Outpost we sell Victory Koredry rashguards as a lightweight layer to protect you from the sun and the cold.
Our rashguards are wicking, water repellant, and quick-drying. They come in flattering cuts and sport a UPF rating of 50+! Coming soon: fleece-lined water repellant hoodies! |
