Reviewer:

smelty

Rating:

2

Date:

4/13/2013

Review:

I have just blown out the rubber gasket on the left leg in my second pair of these, I thought maybe I had a too small size on the first pair when the entire gasket tore easily away from the pants leg. I got a replacement sent from austin kayak and it was one size larger. I was putting them on for the first outing of the season and had another gasket tear away. I rinse off all my gear after each use and I feel like the quality of the rubber gaskets is super poor. The only reason I am giving these pants 2 stars is because the rest of the pants are indestructible and hold up well.

Reviewer:

barbara jackson

Rating:

4

Date:

3/6/2013

Review:

all in all, good pants. they were comfortable and although i still got wet i asume i would have gotten wetter.

Reviewer:

Jeff

Rating:

5

Date:

11/19/2012

Review:

Haven't had a chance to get them wet yet, but these pants are made extremely well and look great. I'm 5'11" 175 lbs with a 33"waist and 30" inseam and the size Medium fits perfectly.

Reviewer:

Jason

Rating:

5

Date:

2/5/2012

Review:

Great dry pants, the grippy outer waste band is really nice, with a dry top that has a tunnel Your end up with what is practically a full on dry suit. The knee padding is VERY thick and adds great confidence and comfort when kneeling in oyster shells or rocks. One tip the ankle gaskets are kind of a PITA if your try to put the pants on bare footed. Invest in some hydroskin socks, put them on first, the latex gaskets slide over them very easy compared to bare skin. Once they are over pull them out from under the gaskets, you want nothing between the gaskets and your skin or you wont get a water tight seal. Pull the socks over the gaskets. Now, Your going to look at me funny... Shave your ankles.. trust me, it makes life a lot easier, You will understand the first time You try it.

Reviewer:

Kyle

Rating:

2

Date:

11/10/2011

Review:

Construction quality seems spotty. The waist-gasket tore away from the pants in the front within a handful of uses. Save your money and go with IR or level 6.

Reviewer:

Upper Gauley

Rating:

5

Date:

9/20/2011

Review:

I have an annual rafting trip during the fall release of the upper gauley in WV. The whitewater smashes you for hours on this run. Last year, despite it being in the 80's, since the water is so cold, I froze. I recently got into kayaking. Given this and the fact that I've froze on my rafting trip last year, I thought I'd invest in a pair of these. This year on my gauley trip it was much colder but I was perfectly dry and warm. Others in my boat froze! These pants rock. The tight seal around the waist and ankles kept the hundreds of gallons of water splashed on me during the 5 hour run all on the outside. I'm sure they'll hold up perfectly in the kayak as well. Very quality and durable materials. I highly recommend.

Reviewer:

nycfishchazer

Rating:

3

Date:

5/7/2011

Review:

hard to get into and out of, ripped the ankle gasket out of one leg on my second outing, trying to take them off. Waist Gasket not the greatest, seems like water will definitely get in, durable cordura materail and padding is nice.

Reviewer:

nstarjavman

Rating:

4

Date:

4/25/2011

Review:

Sizes run a little small, if you're unsure go up a size. Great seal around the ankles, can easily walk right into the water and stay completely dry. If you're like me and have a very recessed spine these will not seal up perfectly around your stomach, which is really not the pants fault. Overall a very effective product.

Reviewer:

ikayak4fun

Rating:

5

Date:

1/12/2010

Review:

The Stohlquist Mooners II Dry Pants are very well made & the size chart info is accurate. I used them on my sit-on-top kayak in 39 degree weather & in water colder than the air and I stayed dry and warm. The only time my lower legs felt cold was when I stood in waist deep water for five minutes to put them to the test. They passed with flying colors. I didn't sink above the waist because my splash jacket isn't a drytop with a tunnel. Before putting them on, I recommend wearing nylon baseball socks & grab the rubber ankle gaskets directly to stretch them over your ankles. The ankle gaskets are tight, but need to be (hello - they're drypants). I'm 6'1 and 215 lbs, and the Large fit me well. I wasn't impressed with very many other brands that I had tried on at local kayak shops, and these are a great price for a great pair of drypants. Thanks Austin Kayak!