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note Kayaking the Grand Canyon in July, drytop, semi, shorty ? ? ? New

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Date: Jun 30 2008, 17:21 GMT
From: brooksports



    Freakin 115-120 degree heat and 50  degree water. What is the preferred wear of those who have been in July.

   Is a drytop neccessary, maybe rash guard or is hyro skin enough. Any and all info greatly appreciated.


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note I went in September.  Took a drytop, but didn't wear it.  I wore my Lotus Waterheater everyday, and it was perfect. geoffcj New
feedback I did it some years ago in Aug. Most of the time I wore neoprene vest and shorts and a davegg New
note I wore a shorty in July a couple years back.  It was great.  The most important thing to have though... moscowboater New
more sunscreen -- very best (as long as you are PABA tolerant) is Aloe-Gator. Never even ... davegg New
th_up Excellent - thanks for the beta! yakdaddy New
note The water is FREEZING ASS COLD and the temps are extremely hot. I wore a drytop for a few days but soon abandoned it. GRITS New
feedback Another neat piece of gear for the trip tfmkayaker New
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