When I purchased my new kayak earlier this month with plans for taking it into the ocean I knew I would be needing a spray skirt. I went back and forth regarding getting a neoprene or nylon model but finally settled on nylon as every time I see someone trying to attach a neoprene skirt they always seem to be struggling or asking for help. Since I spend a fair amount of time paddling solo I needed something easy to get on.
After a bit of research I settled on the Seals Sneak Spray Skirt. This skirt is advertised as a recreational skirt for light to moderate conditions. It has a lot of great features but at the top of the list is that it can be purchased for under $90.
Some of the features of this skirt are:
- Detachable Suspenders
- Tensioned deck stay
- Zippered Front
- Mesh Pockets
- Comfortable Neoprene Waistband
I had a chance to use this skirt a few weeks ago in some pretty windy conditions in Boston Harbor. The waves were between 2 and 3 feet. A few waves washed completely over my bow and to the skirt's credit I stayed dry. This is a very comfortable skirt, I have used other skirts without suspenders and they never seem to stay in place. The zippered front of this skirt is really nice feature. This allows to to get at the contents of your cockpit and you can just unzip it and step put of your kayak without needing to reattach. Another nice feature is the pockets allowing you to keep waterproof items close at hand.
Overall a great spray skirt for short money. Probably will need to upgrade in a couple years if I ever plan on open ocean kayaking but I think this will server me just fine for years to come.
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