Dry Tops - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

NIB · 08-23-2005, 10:36 PM

No Question.I've met Kadir first class guy.I have no dought in my mind he will stand behind their product.
I never met mr simms.No plans to go to montana any time soon either.

Dr. Lickman · 08-23-2005, 10:50 PM

My experience with the Aquaskinz Evo jacket has not been good-it has leaked since the first time I put on in the surf at the front shoulder seams-and I was recommended to "wear it a few more times in the salt and see if it seals it"- it didn't. So now I wear my Aquaskinz jacket with my rain jacket over it and that keeps me somewhat dry. I suppose I'll pick up one of the new Simms jackets over the winter when I'm not blowing all my hard earned money on eels or gas. Kind of a bite in the a$$ when you spend 240 bucks on a spruce goose tho...unfortunately the big companies will offer you a warrantie of sorts when their product fails, not excuses.

eelman · 08-24-2005, 12:18 AM

I tried on the evo11 at quaker lane tonight, I like it but man, that neck cuff is just so uncomfortable? it seems to tight, the other thing I noticed is that the sleeves were very hard to get on, I cant imagine what it would be like on a hot humid night when your sweating ! Why cant there be some sort of zipper on the sleeve cuff?? would make things easier I think, I like the rampage top the best because the neck has a zipper, only problem is its way to warm now...Cant the evo11 have a zippered neck also?

luds · 08-24-2005, 12:06 PM

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I tried on the evo11 at quaker lane tonight, I like it but man, that neck cuff is just so uncomfortable? it seems to tight, the other thing I noticed is that the sleeves were very hard to get on, I cant imagine what it would be like on a hot humid night when your sweating ! Why cant there be some sort of zipper on the sleeve cuff?? would make things easier I think, I like the rampage top the best because the neck has a zipper, only problem is its way to warm now...Cant the evo11 have a zippered neck also?

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I.M.O. the cuff on the evo II won't bother you much at all . The benefits of being dry far out way the small discomfort(if any) that you might experience.

Also, before you commit to the rampage give the Hurricane a chance. It comes in handy in Ocober and November if you fall on you arse in the wash.

SeaWolf · 08-24-2005, 12:42 PM

it's nice to see a sponsor chime in, even if their product is being questioned. thanks kadir for informing us all on how your company listens to our requests and changes your product by improving it so that it is the best on the market.

i purchased a hurricane top last fall and used it when the temps were below 45 or when it was a downpour. that top is great. i stay dry and i am extremely warm in the top. yeah, the neck was tough to get used to, but after a couple trips, it's like any other piece of clothing you wear. throw a long-sleeved t under it and i was fine. this year, i'll be sporting a under armor long sleeve t to help my body breathe under it as with any neoprene, you sweat and the sweat is what gets cold and then makes you get cold. the under armor worked great for me this winter ice fishing. i have the dry hood to wear over this top for this year.

and, since we're on the subject, i now have a pair of the 'skins thunder gloves to wear this fall when the temps are cold. i had a fellow sponser with me a few times last year who was using a prototype pair. he was throwing braid all day/night. after the season you looked at the gloves and you couldn't even tell they were used with braid. that was enough for me. when a product works, i am more than happy to acknowledge it. thanks for making some great products, kadir. keep it up!

staktup · 08-26-2005, 05:10 PM

I have the Hurricane and Evo 2; got them 2 years ago. At first, I was worried about restricted movement and decided to buy a size larger than what I should have. It leaked water thru the neck and arm seals, but since it was in good condition, I was able to sell it in consigment via Kadir's partner and get a new one that fit right. After that, and before I knew about how to ot the jacket on and off the proper way, I had some ripping at the seams. Kadir took care of the problem for me and head it ready for my trip to the Vineyard.

Sicne then, I have had no issues. The Evo 2 is comfortable and does a geat job of sealing you in. I recall this one October day, I got knocked off the rocks by the pillbox in Montauk repeatedly and stayed completely dry.

The Hurricane keeps me warm in the most frigid temps of fall and early spring fishing. Both jackets rock.

The best part of the Aquaskinz jackets are that if you have a problem, Kadir will listen, respond, and take care of the problem. It may not be to everyone's satisfaction, it's not like an LL Bean replacement gurantee, but in my experience I have been fully satisfied with the customer service. Like someone else said, they contribute to local fishing, whether financially or just be interacting with surfcasters to get positive and negative feedback to improve their products. How many manufacturers of your fishing equipment does this? Do you think Van Staal came out with a new bail design because surfcasters asked for it? Did Penn ever make a higher retrieve squidder? When will Abu Garcia ever provide better factory drag washers? Are there 2 and 3 oz bombers being made? Other than custom plugmakers, how many plug manufacturers provide plugs with quality hooks? Did Korkers ever listen to anybody's suggestions for durability and improvement?

Just my $0.02.

AquaSkinz.

Redsoxticket · 08-28-2005, 03:19 PM

I know that when I wear clothing (shirts, leather jacket, etc.) close to or around my neck the material wears down considerably because of the beard hair stubbs.
I would think that the rubber material will also wear down with pin holes.

Redsoxticket · 08-28-2005, 03:24 PM

Grudens has wrist neoprene cuffs that are cover part of your forearm.

They also have the neck seal.

These two can be added to most any top with no seals.
Maybe one can use under the rubber neck seal of the aquqskinz for a better fit or gasket breakdown of the aquaskinz due to beard growth.

Rock Hopper · 08-24-2005, 12:32 AM

Interesting, coming from a guy with 3 posts. I did PM you but no reply! Maybe you will see this kadir@aquaskinz.com. Feel free to contact me directly, I will be happy to speak to you about your claim.

If you've got a legitimate issue, you would have contacted us directly and we would have addressed it. This is basically horse $h%t. No one here would ever tell you to use it and "see if it seals"! Why is it that there are always people out there trying to bad mouth and bring down one company or person for no real reason? Is this what your about? It's easy to hide behind you're monitor isn't it? Contact me and let's talk.

Rock Hopper · 08-24-2005, 12:36 AM

Eel man,

Once a zipper is sewn onto the neck seal it will no longer provide a perfect seal around your neck and thereby leak water in from that area. The cuffs will stretch to fit your neck & wrists after a few wears but still provide the seals to keep the water out.

If you buy the top, please go the the AquaSkinz web site and just quickly read through the instructions, it will be useful. They are found on the products page under a seperate tab.

Kadir

eelman · 08-24-2005, 12:40 AM

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Eel man,

Once a zipper is sewn onto the neck seal it will no longer provide a perfect seal around your neck and thereby leak water in from that area. The cuffs will stretch to fit your neck & wrists after a few wears but still provide the seals to keep the water out.

If you buy the top, please go the the AquaSkinz web site and just quickly read through the instructions, it will be useful. They are found on the products page under a seperate tab.

Kadir

Thanks, the top does seem well made, I am going to buy a rampage top for sure! I am just unsure on a lightweight summer top. I will try it again, thanks

FormerUser · 08-24-2005, 05:27 AM

Budget wise the NRS at $65 is the only one I can afford so it looks like that's the one I'm getting.

Its too bad there isn't a 'Skinz for us guys on a budget.Someday?

spence · 08-24-2005, 07:32 AM

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I am going to buy a rampage top for sure!

The Rampage top is excellent

-spence

Pete_G · 08-24-2005, 08:13 AM

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The Rampage top is excellent

-spence

I agree; it's like an evolved Grundens Brigg Pullover. Warmer and drier.

Dr. Lickman · 08-27-2005, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock Hopper

Interesting, coming from a guy with 3 posts. I did PM you but no reply! Maybe you will see this kadir@aquaskinz.com. Feel free to contact me directly, I will be happy to speak to you about your claim.

If you've got a legitimate issue, you would have contacted us directly and we would have addressed it. This is basically horse $h%t. No one here would ever tell you to use it and "see if it seals"! Why is it that there are always people out there trying to bad mouth and bring down one company or person for no real reason? Is this what your about? It's easy to hide behind you're monitor isn't it? Contact me and let's talk.

I did contact you directly and that is what you told me. And I did what you said and the jacket still leaked and I did not send the jacket back for "testing" like you wanted. A guy with 3 posts has no right to voice his opinion here??

You're really on a roll here Doc. 7 posts and I think I had to edit 4 of them. Keep up the good work