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By Peach from Chambersburg, PA on 06/12/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Put On And Take Off Best Uses: Boating, Paddling Describe Yourself: Casual Athlete Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Product could be used in moderately cold weather to help you keep warm. Isn't waterproof.
By Seaspyder from Bethesda MD on 05/25/2009 Pros: Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable Cons: Hard To Put On Or Take Off Best Uses: Colder Water, Paddling Describe Yourself: Enthusiast Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: It is very well made and incredible value at the price. There are three layers and a double skirt seal. The seal is a bit of a pain to get on and off but thems the price you pay for a good fit. It is only a semi-dry, a couple of water trickles can be felt but still a great deal. The water on the Potomac has warmed up so much that this top maybe a little warm right now, but come the autumn Im sure I will love it...
By lol from okc on 05/25/2009 Pros: Breathable, Comfortable, Easy To Put On And Take Off Describe Yourself: Enthusiast Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Great fit perfect for cool water and it keeps my boat dry. I wear a paddle jacket all summer and for the money you can't beat this top.
By AK Paddler from Boulder, CO on 04/25/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable, Easy To Put On And Take Off Cons: Limited color choice Best Uses: Colder Water, Paddling Describe Yourself: Competitive Athlete Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I used this jacket for three solid months during the summer of 2008 while paddling all over Alaska. It performed flawlessly. 2008 was a very wet summer in Alaska, and this jacket kept me warm and dry over my farmer john wet suit. It's an excellent jacket, but runs just a tad small. My wife also bought and used one with similar results. (We wish we could have different colors.)
By OC-1ner from Western Colorado on 04/22/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Easy To Put On And Take Off Best Uses: Colder Water, Paddling Describe Yourself: Enthusiast Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Arm and neck gaskets are very effective for a semidry.
Tunnel and gaskets run very small By flatlander from Kansas on 04/16/2009 Pros: Breathable, Dries Quickly, Durable, Repair material included Best Uses: Boating, Colder Water, Paddling Describe Yourself: Enthusiast Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is a very good quality shortie at a great price for ANY dry top. Side-entry chest pocket is still accessible w/ PFD on, and tunnel has nice grip material so it doesn't slip off your skirt. It was not any more difficult to get on and off than any other dry top I've owned.
Bonus - a swatch of fabric repair material is included, which means you'll be able to get a few extra sessions out of this jacket.
I give 4 stars for overall quality/construction, but beware of sizing. It's accurate with regards to chest/shoulders, but the gaskets and especially the tunnel are very small. I'm a 5'7", 125lb female and although the chest/shoulders of the small fit me well, the tunnel was even smaller than expected (coming from a woman who has had to buy guys' dry-tops in the past, which usually don't accommodate hips) and the gaskets would need to be trimmed too much for my comfort, even with my small arms and neck! I went with the medium - it's bulkier in the torso, but the tunnel and gaskets fit perfect with no trimming.
By Newby from Omaha on 03/25/2009 Pros: Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable Best Uses: Boating, Paddling Describe Yourself: Casual Athlete Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This top is listed as a mens top, but after receiving it I think it is a women's specific top - so be careful with your sizing.
By TN Kayaker from NE TN on 01/29/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Put On And Take Off Best Uses: Boating, Paddling Describe Yourself: Enthusiast Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Lotus Design makes great products and this is no exception. The soft liner is a great touch. The arm and neck openings are snug but comfy. The fit is as advertised. I haven't had a chance to paddle in it (it's still drytop season), but look forward to it!
By Big T from MD on 01/26/2009 Pros: Breathable, Comfortable, Easy To Put On And Take Off Best Uses: Boating, Colder Water, Paddling Describe Yourself: Casual Athlete Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Jacket was too large. Hood and neck did not fit correctly. Would prefer without hood
By Disappointed in Texas from Galveston, TX on 01/13/2009 Cons: Hard To Put On Or Take Off Describe Yourself: Enthusiast Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Difficult to get in and out. Puzzled to real utility of this item. Not what I thought it was and really not what I needed. Lots of other good stuff from Sierra Trading Post to get. Will return this one, however.
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