Snap Dragon

Posted by Greg on March 18, 2008

Rich from Snap Dragon graciously provides me with selected gear.

While I’m a fan of Greenland-gear, tuiliks and tuiitsoqs for skinboats, for hardshells, I have used Snap Dragon skirts for years, starting with my 17 year-old Anas Acuta, and haven’t had one to fail me yet.
The skirt that I use most often is the Ocean Tour EXP Reinforced skirt; very dry and robust enough for tackling heavy surf zones. I used this skirt for paddling around Iceland.

I will soon be evaluating the Glacier EXP Breathable Reinforced skirt for use on long trips where the surf is not as severe. My bet is that on very long trips where long miles are covered daily, the breathable body and looser top tube would provide additional comfort.

To keep critters out of my kayaks and to keep the interior free from grit, I use the nylon series cockpit covers.