Brian Nystrom wrote in news:seMVb.4631$fV5.137838
@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net:



Tim wrote:
What do i need? A wetsuit or drysuit? Would like to start getting gear
for spring and next winter kayaking in the northeast usa. Any websites
with info would be great, but would like to hear from those who have
done it, and maybe those who have taken a dunk and lived to tell about
it.

Get a waterproof/breathable (Gore-Tex or similar) dry suit. Waters in
the northeast are far too cold in the winter and spring for wetsuits.
For example, the ocean temp in the Boston area is currently 36 degrees.
In the spring, the water is usually in the 40's until late May/early
June. I've paddled these conditions for 4 winters and have done a lot of
swimming in water in the 40's during training exercises. No wetsuit that
you could paddle in will protect you from such temps. I suggest that you
equip your dry suit with a relief zipper and waterproof booties (latex
or Gore-Tex).

Be prepared to spend $700-$900.