Are you a whitewater paddler, a sea kayaker or a recreational paddler?
Knowing what kind of paddler you are and about how often you will be getting
wet will help decide on what kind of gear would be best while staying on a
budget.

Courtney

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I'm looking for te best buy in paddling pants. The ones from NRS look
good,, but I am wondering if I really want to spend $75. Am I better
off with just some nylon pants, and maybe some long-underwear when it
gets cooler? Same thing with the splash-tops, what is the best way to
go? Same thing with footwear. Do I get the NRS paddle wetshoes for
$39, or do I find a cheaper dive shoe?

Choices, choices. I know that any one of these items are not too
expensive on their own, but I am trying to make up a whole set for my
wife and I, so my costs are doubled.

Thanks

Recreational paddling, quiet, slow-moving creeks.

You could easily go with wearing a splash top with some splash pants and
some polypro underneath to keep warm if you're confident you won't flip over
and you're on flat water or slow moving water. You could do anything from
rain pants that bunch at the ankles to the pants made for paddling like
Perception's. The same goes with a top. I think you'd be more comfortable
with the paddling clothes though since they're made for this sport. I feel
that a dry top and all of the top end paddling gear would be over kill for
what you're doing. If you were out on the ocean or paddling any kind of
rapids I'd recommend it. If you want to keep your feet completely dry look
into getting the Gortex socks and wear some booties over them. If a little
water doesn't matter much then some booties with some wool socks would be
fine or socks from Thorlo or Smartwool for instance. These socks will wick
the water away from your feet and keep them warm. I would definitely bring
a drybag with some extra clothes in it just in case you were to flip though.

Courtney

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Recreational paddling, quiet, slow-moving creeks.