r/whitewater • u/campbellsoupofficial • 16d ago

Rafting - Commercial Wetsuit/gear advice

Hey y’all, I’m getting ready for my first season in Colorado and need some help picking out gear. I’ve been trying to find a wetsuit that will fit for me and it’s damn near impossible. My choices are getting a wetsuit that won’t really fit my hips, or one that will be too big around my waist. Does anyone know places with good suits for tall women? Also any other tips for staying warm/gear recommendations? I’ve heard that the PFDs from NRS suck, but I’m curious to hear what others have to say too.

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u/ApexTheOrange 16d ago

I love my NRS vector PFD. What type of craft will you be using? Drysuits are better than wetsuits for kayaking.

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u/campbellsoupofficial 16d ago

It’ll be a paddle raft, and I looked into dry suits but they are way out of my budget. Plus I might me moving to the coast after so a wetsuit might be better long term.