sparks wrote:
Greetings,
Some friends and I are thinking about doing some winter time kayaking. This
will be the first time we have paddled in the cold water (Indiana..pretty
chilly right now). What can you recommend for clothing? I really cant afford
to go out and buy an expensive dry suit (the ones I found on the internet
were $400 and up ). We really want to go this winter but...if not being
able to afford a drysuit is going to be a safety concern then I will wait
until spring : ) Anyone have any cheaper alternatives?

Thanks!
Sparks


Sorry to disappoint you Sparks, but in the conditions you describe, a
dry suit is a must. A wetsuit to meet your needs would be too thick to
paddle in and insufficent once you were immersed. You may be able to
find one used at a modestly reduced rate.

Good luck,

Rick