bit the bullet bought a Drysuit FOUND
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Topic: bit the bullet bought a Drysuit FOUND
Posted By: kapla
Subject: bit the bullet bought a Drysuit FOUND
Date Posted: May-11-2010 at 4:18pm
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So I bit the bullet and grabbed a Drysuit...
Its a Bare like the one here http://barewatersports.com/usa/suits/ultra-dry/ultra-dry.asp - drysuit Its the only one I could get here at a decent price..$600 
I still have to pay for it, so If I don´t use it I can return it. SO you guys think It will withstand barefooting? It looks tought I wanted to BI but having it shipped from us and after taxed price would end the same. Back to using it what equipment or protection I need to wear under it?  ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: May-11-2010 at 5:00pm
for 600 bucks i can handle the cold water  ------------- |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-11-2010 at 5:16pm
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ice too?
lol imported equipment here is always double.. expensive sport I have chosen... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: TX Foilhead
Date Posted: May-11-2010 at 7:28pm
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Drysuits aren't near as bad as the water they are protecting you from. I don't barefoot in mine so I can't help you with that part, but I like long underware and fleece in my suit. Something that will wick the moisture away from your body so you don't feel clamy. Take the thin stuff offfirst if it's too hot, that will keep you from feeling the water temp. I also wear a thin vest on the inside, starts to get a little bulky with a regular one.
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Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-11-2010 at 10:28pm
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Wear a heater shirt and your BF suit. Have you alrady paid for the suit? What size are you? Were would it ship to. I miight be able to get you a better one cheaper. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-12-2010 at 12:58am
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not paid for. I gave it try in my pool...no water entry at all water was very cold...I was with my jeans and shirt yet i felt it..
THe one O picked up is a large and fits quite well. Shipping is to buenos aires argentina zip 1609... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-12-2010 at 1:05am
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let me check shipping from here. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-12-2010 at 2:08pm
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New barefooting drysuit shipped from U.S. will be @ $500.00 U.S. Let me know and I'll send you all the information. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-12-2010 at 3:17pm
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Ryan..500 is including shipping cost to argentina? if so from there I have to pay 50% customs tax of fob price and shipping..so that makes 250 extra to the number..total cost would be in the $750...
Number could be lowered a touch If the invoice could be "lowered" and stated half the price of the suit..and that way it can lower the base for the tax calculation.... but in an event of damage while shipping insurance will cover only half of it... My uncle flew yesterday from SF to argentina...I could have ordered the $300 BI on sale and had it ship to his home for him to bring it, but got lazy and when I was about to do it it was late... Comming again to the quality..what you think its the major difference between the bare and a barefoot one? are seems better? The bare looks very tough.and is very comfy... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-12-2010 at 10:26pm
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500 includes shipping, not sure what customs tax is. Can you explain? ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: Hawktique
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 12:53am
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I'm pretty sure when something comes through customs, they "tax" the recipient a certain percentage of the purchase price/value of the imported product. From what Kapla stated, after the suit, say $500 was paid for (including shipping), the approximate import tax would be around $200. Making the total cost $700. He would have to pay the $200 to customs to get his package.
I'm not sure if it has anything to do with a lack of a free trade agreement or not. Forgive me if my understanding was incorrect. ------------- "A Veteran is someone who at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life." Semper Fi |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 1:01am
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That's BS! ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 1:57pm
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Hawktique is correct...
every imported package you get has to go through customs and gets a tax rate..for regular people they apply a flat rate of 50% of the value (fob+shipping) as simple as that... Dependig on the carrier example ups or fedex they will clear customs for you and pay the taxes..but upon delivery they will ask you to refund those charges that are not included and the shipping cost..when you send it on regular mail..you receive a notice in your house that a package is waiting for you at the international post office, there you have a customs office where they open the goods check you are not introducing any forbiden good, check the invoice and make you pay the tax to clear it out... Its PIA but thats how it works.... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 2:17pm
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What if ther invoice said $10 U.S.? Would that work? ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: Hawktique
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 3:12pm
I believe it could. If the suit was lost or damaged in shipment, you can only get the valued amount from insurance. It is tough thing to deal with. I'm sure Kapla knows of all the loop holes, and sometimes things get a bit risky with all the customs red tape. They didn't like it at all when they pulled the floor boards on our helicopters (coming back from Iraq in '03) and found a stockpile of AK's and stuff. "How'd that stuff get in there?" "No idea" ------------- "A Veteran is someone who at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life." Semper Fi |
SN206 wrote:Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 3:29pm
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It would be suspicious to see such nice suit and only paid $10, This guys can smell scums as they deal all days with guys trying to fool them,
Something in the 250-300 total (including shiping) might work..but tax would be 125-150 then..so cost is always in the 600 range... Example..Last year I ordered a set of gator WB boots..paid for them 59 and 80 shipping...got to pick them at the terminal..paid 70 tax....boots end up costing $200..triple of the price you pay... Another thing about the post office is that all int packages go there so depends on the day and hours..other people is there waiting to clear their things...You are lucky if you do all the paperwork in less than 2hours..I have even waited 4 hours sometimes... I would do all this to save some serious money $200-300, but to save 50 or get even I really wouldn´t do it..it´s a wasted morning.. So as far as price it will always be in the 500-600 range..so no savings at all..Unless the BARE is a POS and will rip in the first use and the BF is top notch that will last forever and worth the effort of waiting for it 10-15 days and then go and spend the morning in customs I think keeping the bare... I really appreciate your effort on trying help me figure this out..but I been dealing with this all my life LOL Only way to get items w/o tax Is flying there and bring them as luggage.. Near future I need to go shopping in the US and visit you guys and spend sometime in the water and in the bar enjoying some cold ones  ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 3:31pm
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hahaha.....did you get to keep them? ------------- |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 3:31pm
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If only I could get an engine as hand luggage.. ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 3:46pm
what the boots? still have them but i sent them to a shoe repair shop to fix some seams that ripped ..Gb they looked nice but ended up being not so tougth.. as for the suit I still have it but wondering what to do..winter is here..So i probably keep it.. ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 4:07pm
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...kap, I was talking about the AK's Josh tried to bring back from Iraq ------------- |
Posted By: Hawktique
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 4:17pm
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No we didn't. We got lucky with a slap on the wrist. Had something to do with "we're not here to steal from the Iraq government, this is a liberation campaign, therefore spoils of war does not exist." One of my buddies was able to sneek a mortar tube through, no munitions though. I had to buy my AK the same way everybody else does. ------------- "A Veteran is someone who at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life." Semper Fi |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 4:25pm
i missed that post.. ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 9:25pm
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Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 9:29pm
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Kapla, the Bare drysuit is a piece of garbage and will come apart on you if you try it for barefooting. In fact I think that most retailers warn against using it for barefooting for that reason. I have spoken with Michele and I think she can help you alot with the cost to get you a good barefoot drysuit. Contact here @ 281-395-9751 or 866-576-6408 ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 10:16pm
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In those terms I will give back this suit and get a real one..
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Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 10:19pm
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You'll be happier. Try giving Michele a call she understands the customs issues and will try to help you. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 10:23pm
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michelle at berefoot central I guess...
I sould be looking for the BI BF suit by mike seipel right? kapla ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 10:26pm
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till what time can I give a call? now is late?
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Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 10:48pm
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You could call within the next hour I would think, if not in the morning. What time is it down there? ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 10:50pm
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20.50...busy in the phone..odd
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Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 10:52pm
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did you try tyhe first one?, and is 20.50 military time, like 10:50? ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 11:00pm
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just hung up with michelle...I´ll close the deal tomorrow after some more quotes..
Ryan could I call you to get insights of what suit should I look? kapla need your phone.. ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-13-2010 at 11:02pm
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yeah lol now it 9pm..lol
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Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-14-2010 at 12:19am
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Try her in the morning. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-14-2010 at 12:33am
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i spoke with her, nice lady.. she will have some shipping quotes tomorow via usps...
So about the suit i was thinking about getting the BI @ $309...but you spoke with her about the eagle, but it´s $80 more... Are they both good or there´s a huge difference in quality that justify´s the extra money? ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-14-2010 at 12:09pm
Have you used one before? I haven't, but some frieds of mine have them and I haven't heard any complaints. ------------- |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-14-2010 at 12:56pm
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A friend and I each bought one as a "deal" package, mine leaked from the get go and his lasted only a few weeks. We tried to use them still, but were always needing to bring dry clothes. I don't think they were intended to be used for footing. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-14-2010 at 6:08pm
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I´m focused On getting a BI, that if all goes ok I will have it here in 10 days and cost with taxes and shiping around $450...
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Posted By: Hawktique
Date Posted: May-14-2010 at 6:48pm
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Great lookin out SN206. I know with a little studying your military time telling can improve. Just always add 12 hours to any pm time and there you have it. 1=13 2=14 3=15... 10:50 would be 2250 ------------- "A Veteran is someone who at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life." Semper Fi |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-14-2010 at 6:59pm
Good to here, glad it worked out. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: May-14-2010 at 7:00pm
Ya, I caught that after I posted but never changed it. I come from a military family so it's kinda 1/2 nature for me. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: May-18-2010 at 12:56pm
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Kapla,
I don't know anything about the Bare suit, but I do not know any of the footers here that use one. I know guys that have had there suits for 10 years (barefoot international) an have not even had to replace the seams. Get one that is built for barefooting. Look on barefootcentral.com, Lake Elmo Watersports, or Bart's. One of them may have a deal. I have found the best thing to wear under a dry suit is padded barefoot shorts, a floatation vest (take a old neoprene ski vest and remove the buckles will work). Over those I put on a fleece long sleeve shirt and pants. Use fleece, since it will keep you warm even wet, and yes, you will get some water in. Also, make sure the suit is large enough to wear all this under. The size chart said I was a large, but with the gear under was WAY tight in the neck and back. I got an XL, which was huge, but when I let all the air out, fit great. Here is my suit.  ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-18-2010 at 6:04pm
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Roy
ttt I just put the order on a BI suit along with a bi iron short..I got it from Barefoot central... I have now doubts about the size...I ordered a large (i´m 5.74 feet and weight 176lb)...should I ask for a xl? The bare was a L and I tryied with my work clothes (jeans and shirt) and fit was loose, and comfy, it was tight on the seal tough (arms, feet and neck..) my head was red like a tomato after some minutes..lol ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-18-2010 at 6:07pm
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Waist 39" ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-18-2010 at 6:43pm
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You are fine in a L ------------- |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-18-2010 at 6:58pm
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Yes..just called barefoot central to check and they confirmed me I´m L...
I´m now in the sweet wait for my new BF drysuit...If I´m lucky I will have it in my hands in 20 days... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: May-18-2010 at 7:40pm
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The BI is a fine suit. You will like it. You may want to check the sizing when you get it; put on all the undergear. You will have it a long time, worth getting the right fit. I found my head getting like a tomatoe as well from the neck seal. I found a small rubber ball I stuff in the hole to stretch it out a few inches the night before I us it. That helps. Dropping 10 lbs. helped too, but the ball was easier...LOL.
I use baby powder to slip on my feet throught the seals. You can use talcum powder too. ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 5:18pm
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Update...
suit has arrived to local customs..I expect to pick it up by tuesday... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 6:15pm
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good news. get out for some footin', kapla.
weather is crazy here this year. usually 85 to 90 deg. F. right now its 56 deg. water is still 56 deg. thinking on busting out the drysuit this weekend myself. thought I put it away six weeks ago. ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 6:56pm
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yup..but before going out I need to solve some strut alligment issues on the boat... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-05-2010 at 12:13am
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sad news...checked the tracking info and the packages was delivered..WTF..called the post office..John Doe signed for it...I'm screwed....Talked to BFC to confirm it was sent with the correct info I gave them..I also asked them to send me a copy of the airbill with the shipping info in order to go to the local post office and claim with a paper, still no news from them...I'm dissapointed..first time this ever happends..the worts if I get paid back they will reimburse me calimed value that was half price...
I had it sent via USPS wich was half price of a corrier, but never had any problem shipping things this way.... Call this murphy's law ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: Wacko
Date Posted: June-05-2010 at 1:23am
| That sucks big time Kapla!!! Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you get some of the money back if not all. |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: June-05-2010 at 9:45am
| Hope the suit will turn up somewhere..... |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-05-2010 at 10:31am
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I hope in my hands and not on ebay.... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: June-05-2010 at 3:19pm
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Just heard the news. That sucks! ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: June-05-2010 at 6:26pm
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That Sucks! did you pay with credit card? could you dispute it with them? ie purchase insurance? may be worth a shot. Hope it work out for you... ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-05-2010 at 7:45pm
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I will try that way, yes I paid with credit card...but don't know were to start the claim... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: June-06-2010 at 3:58pm
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I would start be calling your credit card company and explain to them what happened. number on the back of card or on you bill. Good Luck! ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: June-07-2010 at 5:26pm
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Just saw these posts now.
Djeez Seb, that really sucks!! Hope you'll be able to do something about it... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-07-2010 at 5:30pm
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CC no insurance...
Will try the post office claim... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-08-2010 at 4:32pm
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good news...
package was in the post office!!! I have my suit... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: Hawktique
Date Posted: June-08-2010 at 5:01pm
Good to hear!  ------------- "A Veteran is someone who at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life." Semper Fi |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: June-08-2010 at 8:04pm
I Love a happy ending! 
Now go forth and foot! Post Pics. ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-08-2010 at 8:09pm
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I will post some pics testing it in the swimming pool...
boat Is in the shop..I´m performing a strut alligment and possible I will need to replace the bearing..so I don´t know If it will be ready this week... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-08-2010 at 8:09pm
Awesome Kapla. My heart went out to you when you thought it was lost stolen. That suit will enable you to do this:
Well, at least you will ski through the winter, which will give you the time on the water to get better! LOL... ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-08-2010 at 8:12pm
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thanks for your pics Roy!! your videos really are encouraging!!!
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Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-08-2010 at 8:17pm
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Thanks Kapla, I am serious about the winter footing. My first winter I learned to ride the one-foot and front toe-holds. Last winter I strengthened my backward skiing and started in on back one-foots. This summer I will be ready for getting my back one-foots solid, and nailing the back toe-holds.
Summer is great for playing and having fun with warm water/warm air. Winter for me is more focused, more serious due to conditions and less time on the water. Works that way for me. I am stoked you are getting the suit and getting serious about footing. I love winter barefooting! ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: June-08-2010 at 10:10pm
| Glad to hear it turned up and is in your hands. You will enjoy the extended season it will give you. |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: June-08-2010 at 10:53pm
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Talked to Michele today. She told me the good news! ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-08-2010 at 11:26pm
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so i paid 70 bucks tale x...
total cost including the padded bi iron shorts $520.... a little bit sour in the middle but finally turn out well... thanks again Ryan for your help!!! ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: ripster92
Date Posted: June-09-2010 at 12:08am
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Glad to hear that it showed up! Practice, practice, practice. You'll have the water all to yourself. ------------- 1992 SN Black w/ Yellow |
Posted By: Wacko
Date Posted: June-09-2010 at 1:55am
| So what happened? I thought you said someone had signed for the suit? How did it end up back at the post office? |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: June-09-2010 at 1:04pm
After a good footing run, and a massage, I also like a happy ending. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-09-2010 at 2:40pm
Yeah system error..I called twice and computer showed it was delivered..but when personally go with the form..it was there...ODD
me two
thought hwd would add something there..LOL ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 2:05am
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pool test drive t was around 45 air and water...
like nothing in there... 
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Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 12:31pm
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Just wait till that one time you jump in the water without the zipper closed! ------------- |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 1:15pm
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Seb, be sure to rinse that suit good, I'm not sure if chlorine is the best on those seals. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 2:08pm
I got that covered I rinsed it with fresh water right after I got out of the pool!!!
About seals, I got some silicone like the one for the dashbord to spray over them..is that ok or should I look for othewr products? Sebastian ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: ripster92
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 3:09pm
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Hey Seb,
I'd probably stay away from anything silicone. I believe that it makes it hard to repair or replace seals when the time comes. They sell specific products for zippers and seal savers. Steve ------------- 1992 SN Black w/ Yellow |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 4:26pm
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Nice pics Seb. Now pull the neck seal up over your mouth. Breathe in through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
Soon you will be the marshmallow man. SealSaver(tm) is 100% silicone ------------- |
Posted By: ripster92
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 4:36pm
Whoops! My bad  Nevermind...------------- 1992 SN Black w/ Yellow |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 4:56pm
did so..LOL michelin man!!
So i´m ok with the silicone then..and wax on the zippers... I want thig thing to last long time.... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 5:01pm
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i use chap stick on the zipper, easier to get and works just fine. i didn't treat my seals all last winter, damnit and it's june already
use lube to get it off if you have to, preferably binding lube or something that is easy on the latex rubber. dish soap and shaving cream will dry them out ------------- |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 7:35pm
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you guys have products for everything....we are more rustic down here..Lol
I use diluted dish soap for my bindings...so I will use the silicone also as lubricant to help taking it out?? Or what else comes to mind? ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: June-10-2010 at 10:17pm
| I spray the silicone from the inside of seals (particularly the ankles) to get them off and it works well. I just keep a spray bottle in my gear bag and it has worked well for me. |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: June-12-2010 at 11:51pm
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Not your usual efforts on the pics Serb...I am happy about the drysuit saga of course...but pics of you in the pool? C'mon...you know what we wanna see on here.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-14-2010 at 2:18pm
nice dig jbear, we really want to see this: ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: June-14-2010 at 2:35pm
This should be on a chiropractor's biiboard! "Got neck or back pain? Call 1-800..."
------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-14-2010 at 4:11pm
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uhh thats gotta hurt ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-14-2010 at 7:42pm
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another day, another headpacker. here is a tumble turn gone bad:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdFcKyOvqqc - Tumble Fun I hit a roller with my shoulder. End of day, lack of concentration. As I was catapulted around I braced for pain, but none came. ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-14-2010 at 8:14pm
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man those rollers are really something..after hittig them I would go home and find my shoulders, back and arms with huge bruises...my wife would ask who is hitting you? lol
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: June-15-2010 at 1:13am
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Ouch Roy. Tumble turn was how I tweaked my knee back the first of December. Like the boom cam. What will they think of next!?
Very cool to watch your runs Kap...got the link watching Roy. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-15-2010 at 1:20am
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Thank John!!!
soon more to come..winter sessions so no bikinis LOL... I´m looking forward on finishing the boat this week so I can take it to the marina and use it this weekend...I have yet to test drive the new suit.... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-15-2010 at 2:53pm
yeah, lack of focus, too casual, done this a thousand times...bam! Hello, wake up! The "boom cam" is my invention, although perhaps not the first to do it. I got a waterproof "GoPro Hero" camera for Christmas and was trying to figure out how to best use it. Next time out I will put a little more rope on to get the skier in full view. ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: June-15-2010 at 3:06pm
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I thought about doing that myself too. Costco had them on sale a couple of weeks ago. Instead I'm having mt machinist friend build be a 1 7/8" camara mount to put on the tower boom side. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: June-15-2010 at 6:50pm
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One thing you will want to consider is the focal length of the camera. That close to the boom, some cameras won't get the whole body it. I have a crude mount I made attached to the center pylon, which is a couple more feet back. If you notice in some of my videos, the camera is static. I use that when there is only 1 skier and 1 driver. ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-16-2010 at 12:22am
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well I expect to test drive the suit this weekend..alligment is finished!!!! ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: July-15-2010 at 2:38pm
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question here
So my brother is interested un buying a drysuit..his is worn and takes some water...He will use it for windsurfing...I guess it will be a fine suit for that sport? Or it will be too bulky? any thoughts? thanks ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: July-15-2010 at 3:48pm
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I'd get the type that looks like a full length wetsuit ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: TX Foilhead
Date Posted: July-15-2010 at 5:37pm
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Ryan just like those because it makes him look thinner.
Really, depends on what you like, windsurfing isn't going to wear out any suit quickly, so would he rather have something that he can wear regular clothier under for warmth, or a suit that is warm by itself. I like the bag suits so I can change cloths underneath as the temp changes. |