Richard Ferguson wrote:

I assume you will wear a wet suit.

Are you kidding? A wetsuit is NOT suitable for the kind of conditions
one may find in The Great Lakes area in the winter. A dry suit is the
only thing he should be considering. In addition to the difference in
protection, a dry suit is MUCH less bulky and allows you to utilize
insulation that's also useful when you're not paddling. A wetsuit is
essentially useless when you're not on the water.

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Regards

Brian