Wanting a paddle jacket this year.

Recently got some new yak clothing.... (farmer john, .5mm LS shirt, and so on)

Basically all I need is a Paddle Jacket. This is something I will wear every trip, hot or cold. I don’t mind getting a little hot cause I can always take it off. I want something some what wind proof and water proof....

Any suggestions, I know nothing about these jackets. Last year I used a crappy old Burton snowboarding jacket and it worked but was bulky for the yak... Any tips on new gear or great deals is appreciated ....



*Ive done a search, I did find some info, but always struggle with the search function. Can you search a specific category? Or just the whole site?

Thinking along the same lines as you Brent, I got one on closeout from REI-Outlet online for 45$.  Dont see it there anymore, but hopefully you can get a deal like that (here is one; http://www.rei.com/product/801269)

For me, I wanted to be sure that it unzipped all the way, like a jacket, so I could take it off easily.  Dont know much more than that about it, since all I have done is walk arund in the rain with it 

I've been using the NRS jackets for quite a while. I had a Black Rock jacket that held up great, and then a few years ago I got a new NRS jacket which is a lighter fabric but still plenty tough. I wear it pretty much every trip.
It basically comes down to how much you want to spend. Kokatat makes some sweet jackets but I found NRS hard to beat for the price.

Sierra Trading Post has some good deals.

I use this basic splash top in the summer:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/adventure/21869_d-mens-splash-tops/1446P_p-extrasport-x-tended-splash-top-long-sleeve-for-men-and-women/

And, this semi dry top, paired with X-Pert dry pants, for the winter:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/adventure/21868_d-mens-semi-dry-tops/1946C_p-extrasport-x-pert-flex-semi-dry-top-waterproof-windproof-for-men-/

Thanks for the link Al, Ill check into REI...

Piscean, i was just looking at the NRS, but wasnt sure of the quality... although im stoked on the NRS farmer john and the NRS booties i got are insane! Looks like Ill have to check there jackets....

Hmm, front zip may be a good cal?, whats the draw backs?

Thanks AS, ill add those to the list as well!!!!

Just saw that there's an Extrasport with a zip front (and hood!) as well. 

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/adventure/21869_d-mens-splash-tops/1945U_p-extrasport-x-posed-hoodie-jacket-waterproof-for-men/

ive got the NRS powerhouse jacket, like the fit through the shoulders, doesnt breathe that well, after a full day of hard paddling it gets a little wet underneath, and the collar isnt the most comfortable, but ive taken some spills in the surf and it keept me pretty dry, cameron

Porky....Based on KZ's recommendation I got this one and have been really, really pleased. On the coldest day I go with a long sleeve rash guard, thin fleece top then this top. I have never been cold. Since you are using a FJ the shirt tunnel may not be necessary. I pair it with the tempest pants and have never been wet. Even when I ate it in the surf holing on to your yak 

If you are at AOTY feel free to take it for a spin/try on

http://www.geartrade.com/item/105243

You can search the the threads for "dry top" I think its about 3/4 of the way down the page

Nice, thanks Eric. What size did you end up getting? YOur taller then me I believe, Im 6-2. I prolly got a bigger bear gut then you, but on my way to loosing it before the season starts!

That right, I remember this jacket this jacket from when you retrieved my yak from the surf after I abandoned ship. Thanks for that, and you got pretty wet, sounds like a good jacket!

Porky,

I got a used XL Extrasport paddle jacket that you can have.

-Allen

This is a bad ass kokatat on sale at campmor.com go to hot deals 70 bucks off retail. This will last a long, long time

Allen, dude are you serious? That would be ideal!!!

Ravensblack, thanks for the link my friend.

Allen, dude are you serious? That would be ideal!!!

PM sent.

-Allen

Great, thanks much!