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Post by jazzmom on Dec 1, 2016 19:02:42 GMT -8
I think we have some paddlers here. I'm looking for splash pants or paddling pants that come in women's petite or 'short' sizes. I've searched, but nobody seems to make them. I don't need them to be water-tight, e.g. dry pants, but do want them to be waterproof. Appreciate any suggestions!
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Post by reuben on Dec 2, 2016 2:28:02 GMT -8
How small is small? Kokatat and others make good stuff. Looks like Kokatat's smallest size is S, which is a 27-28 inseam. Some have sealed ankles/waist which could actually help if they're a bit too long, while others are more like regular pants, which could be hemmed. True dry pants with a neoprene or velcro waist band can be cinched as small/tight as you like. |
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Post by jazzmom on Dec 2, 2016 3:46:58 GMT -8
Hmm... I thought I'd looked at Kokatat's inseams but maybe not, because that sounds perfect. I have their paddling jacket, so you'd think I'd check them first. Thanks for pointing it out.
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Post by zeke on Dec 2, 2016 3:47:16 GMT -8
You could get the capri style, and just let them hit you wherever. Are you going some place exotic?
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Post by jazzmom on Dec 4, 2016 11:50:33 GMT -8
You could get the capri style, and just let them hit you wherever. Are you going some place exotic? I really want full pants in a loose WPB fabric, so that I can wear a baselayer underneath if needed. The capris all seem to be like leggings in a neoprene-like fabric. Rafting the Grand Canyon this spring!  |
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Post by johntpenca on Dec 4, 2016 15:55:48 GMT -8
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Post by jazzmom on Dec 4, 2016 22:30:16 GMT -8
Those were super long on me. I'm sure they'd fit a 6' tall runway model... |
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Post by johntpenca on Dec 4, 2016 23:46:30 GMT -8
Those were super long on me. Bummer. These looked just what you were looking for. Any chance you can have them professionally hemmed? Rainy Pass comes to mind. Just a thought. |
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Post by jazzmom on Dec 7, 2016 5:51:28 GMT -8
Those were super long on me. Bummer. These looked just what you were looking for. Any chance you can have them professionally hemmed? Rainy Pass comes to mind. Just a thought. I could shorten them myself but it would be too fussy of a job, with ankle cuffs and articulated knees; they would never be quite right. There are a lot of companies that make paddling pants like those and I'm not that oddly shaped. Seems like I should be able to find something that fits... Haven't found a Kokokat's to try in person; may have to order them. |
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Post by Campfires&Concierges on Dec 7, 2016 19:17:56 GMT -8
On rafting or paddling trips, I've always either worn my NRS neoprene capris and/or my Marmot rain pants, which do come in petite. (I'm 5'1")
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