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By Waterwoman from Northern California on 03/18/2009 Describe Yourself: Casual Athlete Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Unfortunately I am having to send this item back. The workmanship and quality seem great for the price. The gaskets on the top are however outrageously tight. It cut off the circulation to my hand when I slipped it on my arm. My veins were popping out on my hand as it turned red. I wasn't about to try it around my neck after that. I'm a pretty normal medium sized person and I even have pretty small wrists. I think the material used for the cuff/gasket design is definatey for an extremely small wristed person or just not the right material.
Great quality but neck too tight By outdoor girl from monticello, arkansas on 02/02/2009 Cons: Hard To Put On Or Take Off Describe Yourself: Enthusiast Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Overall great quality item but with no adjustment at the neck putting on and taking off painful if not impossible without help from a friend. This was with ordering next size up as others had suggested. Regretably had to send back due to this issue as otherwise found it to be of highest quality and would otherwise recommend.
By Di from Petoskey, MI on 08/24/2008 Pros: Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable Cons: Hard To Put On Or Take Off Describe Yourself: Competitive Athlete Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Greatest semi-dry top I have ever owned. I am a size 10/12, but I got the large. The medium was too small, so I suggest ordering up a size. The color looks great, totally different from the photos. The neck is very comfortable, but the wrist gaskets were pretty tight. I stretched the gaskets with some beer cans -- now I have NO problem getting them on/off. Worth every penny!
Great but order bigger size! By Pearling Vixen Does a Face Plant from Half Moon Bay, CA on 06/27/2008 Pros: Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable Cons: Hard To Put On Or Take Off Describe Yourself: Weekend Warrior Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I've been using this for pool sessions and surf kayaking (ocean waves). It stays considerably warm despite being only a semi-drytop. I like the neoprene neck much better than the adjustable velcro neck on most semi-drytops. It's quite durable like most Palm equipment. This top has been run into the sand several times and doesn't show any wear.
Since it is a semi-dry only, water does get in through the neckline during a roll but much less than other tops I've used.
It is a very tight fit (great for warmth) but for comfort that makes it difficult to get on and even more difficult to get off. Order the next larger size than you typically would for more comfort.
The bright orange safety color is certainly unappealing, but it looks great on! Much better than the picture here demonstrates!
By kris from cool ca on 06/14/2008 Cons: Hard To Put On Or Take Off, Sleeve cuffs too small, Small Describe Yourself: Weekend Warrior Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Warm, waterproof and great movement By JET from New Zealand on 10/15/2007 Pros: Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable Cons: Hard to get wrists off Describe Yourself: Weekend Warrior Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Excellent for sea kayaking - easy to put on, warm, dry and comfortable, roomy to allow paddling movement - difficult to get wrists off with damp, cold hands.
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