"Allan Bennett" wrote in message
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In article , Charlie
wrote:
But why make yourself cold and wet when you can be warm and dry?

But I don't get cold because I wear the right kit for the conditions!
That's
why paddling on cold days in the /right/ kit is so enjoyable.

Seems bloody stupid to me! I love my dry cag, wouldn't want to learn
to
roll without it. I also get cold after 30mins on the sea even with dry
cag
and fleece, so I dunno where you're paddling!

Therein lies the problem with all the recommendations for kit for a
beginner!
None of you have stated that you are recommending stuff for specialist and
possibly extreme forms of canoeing - to a beginner!. Most of the kit you
advocate is unnecessary and expensive. It is also restrictive and limits
the
enjoyment of paddling, IMO.


In your opinion - fine. But the list is in order of preference for a
beginner.

The kit is not restrictive, it is not unnecessary and it need not be
expensive. Can't see how keeping drier and warmer detracts from the
enjoyment of the activity.

Ewan Scott