& if that immersion is more hazardous from being in cold water, in a current, a long way from a bank/assistance etc. if you're more likely to get dunked, say from being on white water, having a dog/novice jumping about in the boat, etc. That doesn't mean it was badly made, just not my shape.Īannddyyhh wrote:depends how often you're intending to fall in My first BA was a Yak and it absolutely did not fit me at all. I like palm gear but that could just be because it tends to fit me. I'm prepared to put up with that for the price and because I use it infrequently.
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It's too heavy, the zip is tricky to do up and it's too tight in the crotch. The one I'm using I took a chance on because it was only £70 as an army surplus thing. If you spend that much then find it rides up in the crotch or rubs under your arm, you're not going to be happy. Importantly, there were a few that appeared to tick every box but were an outright no as soon as I put them on. I wouldn't have picked out the one I landed up with from a list. Some were ok, some were an absolute no, a couple were good. When I picked out my second BA (the first was a waste of time as I found first time I tried to re-enter a capasized boat and found it riding up under my arms), I went to a paddlesport convention and tried on pretty much every one I saw. Picking them out off the internet is a recipe for disaster and what fits one person wont necessarily fit another. You NEED to try them on and check they fit YOU. If you have neither, its no use going anywhere solo!Įdit: Looking at the Yak range, the Galena might also suit, though its an "over the head" job Īt the end of the day, the most important thing is that it fits you well, allows freedom of movement, and doesn't ride up when you swim. Generally though, I'm not overly impressed with Palm fabrics' durability, and this one seems to be the exception.Īs you say, ease of access and a relief zip are useful. I have a Palm Stikine I got second hand and have been impressed with. The Typhoon just seems to be a good comfortable all rounder. The latter are less sophisticated than some, but will be tailored to fit you well, and seem to last for ages. So it may not offer any advantage for you, but looks a good design otherwise.Īs for Dry Suits, the names that seem to come up most from satisfied customers are the Typhoon Multisport 4, and the breathable DamX ones as tough durable value product.
It doesn't really explain what the High Back does though, but elsewhere it infers its so it doesn't interfere with the seat on Sit on Tops and touring kayaks, and the extra length is at the top not bottom.
Good enough that I bought a Hillertau over a Palm Amp due to the better fit on me. I don't think that will be a problem with the Yak High Back, its a modern design and I find their latest ranges well designed and thought out. Not familiar with the Yak BA, but 'high back' has me wondering - you want a BA that will add as little restriction to movement as possible, if the 'high back' means it comes up the back of your neck you might find it restricts your freedom to look around and stuff, ultimately it will probably affect your ability to rotate fully into a paddle stroke.
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