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February 16, 2022

by Kayak Hipster

This a follow up to a video I did where I talked about differences that you may find in dry and semi-dry suits. I tried comparing dry and semi-dry tops out paddling and surfing, as well as standing in the shower to see if any water would get in one vs the other. This might help as background info for those thinking about calmer or warmer situations where a full dry suit isn't absolutely mandatory.

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