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Topic: Fishing From Mars_Drysuit Question  (Read 4442 times)

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Actually I have the Kokatak T3 dry suit.  The one I wear in the picture was a loaner from Clavey's when I sent in my Kokatak for repairing the socks on that suit.  I'm thinking about buying this Palm's dry suit for my spare since the price is right.  The only thing I complain about this suit is the neck area was too tight and make me a little uncomfortable.

I actually stick a ball or tupperware bowl in the neck to stretch it a bit.
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Actually I have the Kokatak T3 dry suit.  The one I wear in the picture was a loaner from Clavey's when I sent in my Kokatak for repairing the socks on that suit.  I'm thinking about buying this Palm's dry suit for my spare since the price is right.  The only thing I complain about this suit is the neck area was too tight and make me a little uncomfortable.

I actually stick a ball or tupperware bowl in the neck to stretch it a bit.

That's what I did.
Though it's still a bit tight and I don't want to over stretch it.

Is it possible to overstretch it.
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Is it possible to overstretch it.

Let me try it on; gauranteed I'll stretch it while trying to put it on! ha ha ha

Don't think I could get my big head through the collar; Do they make a "Grizzle Size" version???

Looks cool!
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"The only thing I complain about this suit is the neck area was too tight and make me a little uncomfortable."

I had the same problem 18" neck :smt004 could not even breathe with that small gasket around my neck
I cut the seam around the neck out (just below the stiching) and it's a whole lot more comfortable.
Tried it in the pool after the mod and still water tight to 6' (probably due to large neck size).
I will try to post pic's next week if I'm able.

This mod is not advisable for the pencil neck guys but if you have a thick neck it might help.

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"The only thing I complain about this suit is the neck area was too tight and make me a little uncomfortable."

I had the same problem 18" neck :smt004 could not even breathe with that small gasket around my neck
I cut the seam around the neck out (just below the stiching) and it's a whole lot more comfortable.
Tried it in the pool after the mod and still water tight to 6' (probably due to large neck size).
I will try to post pic's next week if I'm able.

This mod is not advisable for the pencil neck guys but if you have a thick neck it might help.

See Ya soon,
Eric / Yakhopper

Pls post it. I might try to do the same although I'm continuing to stretch it still and maybe closed to getting it right.
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Yo Danny,

Will I be needing this kind of outfitt for the Doran trip? or will 3m f-john be sufficient?

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Yo Danny,

Will I be needing this kind of outfitt for the Doran trip? or will 3m f-john be sufficient?

3m f-john will be just fine there.
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3m f-john will be just fine there.

So what locations/scenarios will I be have to be in to get to join the "Men from Mars" club?
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3m f-john will be just fine there.

So what locations/scenarios will I be have to be in to get to join the "Men from Mars" club?

Sturgeon fishing in the bay, ocean fishing, cold or rainy weather, etc...
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Yo Danny,

Will I be needing this kind of outfitt for the Doran trip? or will 3m f-john be sufficient?

Your farmer john would suffice. I will just be wearing my 3mm wetsuit. I still feel weird wearing the UFO dry suit. Hahahaha.
I was told the paddle to the sand bars is just 15 mins away.

So did u get even with your boss and got the day off? I surely hope so. I wanna see your ride in person.

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So are the different styles of neck seals neoprene and latex?  and neoprene being the more "comfortable" neck seal, if stretched out?  Still not sure if I want a semi/dry suit, but the price is pretty good on this one.  Any XXL guys have one?  :smt002
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Hahahaha Danny.  :smt005 :smt005 .. Almost miss this post.  Made my day.  I like Sonny's headless pic.  I can't to see a picture of all 4 or 5 of you with the same suit.

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Hahahaha Danny.  :smt005 :smt005 .. Almost miss this post.  Made my day.  I like Sonny's headless pic.  I can't to see a picture of all 4 or 5 of you with the same suit.

Rey

Rey,

This gives me an idea: maybe the 4 or 5 of us can be in one team (The Alien or The Mars Team) at the forthcoming GS5 event.
Glad to help make your day at my expense or at our expense.  :smt002

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Wind from the east, bite the least.
Wind from the north, further off.
Wind from the west, bite the
    best.


 

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