all the toys
Published July 25, 2006 | 
Yeah, this is heaven. The best of everything; Reed Cag, Nigel Dennis Explorer and Freya’s trolley to carry it all! (I think my Lendals & Beales are hidden there under the cag) . Please send all checks to. . . .
Now, the reason you get all this fine kit is so you don’t have to buy it all again. Reeds last forever. The Explorer is just the toughest boat on the water. Freya’s trolly is built like a tank. My lendals are chipped up and turning grey, but still nice. Don’s poor paddles should never have to face my chubby and talentless attemps at balance tricks, but still they are still holding out nicely. Good thing this stuff all holds together cuz now I’m broke!!
Now if I could only solve my PDF and Drysuit issues . . .
btw – Yes, there were 3 posts today and 2 yesterday! Sorry, just could’nt stop typing. 
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6 Responses to all the toys
Drysuits, yeah, if you ever find a suitable substitute for latex neck and wrist gaskets, I’m listening. I sold a drytop that I only tried on several times, but never wore paddling. Everytime I put it on, I just about freaked out watching my face turn red, and my hands begin to resemble fat little plums.
I know what you mean. You can cut the latex and get some relief but it does have to be tight to do it’s job. There are some new ones with Neoprene gasgets which are considered “almost” dry. Also the Reeds keep you dry as long as you don’t roll.
Is that your new Reed in the photo? Is that the NDK logo on it? Custom order I suppose?
The Reed still lets water in when you roll then?
yeah, it was a custom order. NDK is no longer the name of the business any longer.
No, the one I have won’t keep water out if you roll. They do have a semi-dry suit as well that should keep water out if you’re not submerged very long.
Actually, the Reed *dry top* keeps you 95 % dry, even on continuous rolling.
The gaskets feel good on the neck and arms, it comes with a double chimney.
Just get a good sprayskirt and don’t wet exit…
And for my trolley…well, being in *that* family feels good…
I’m glad you like it!
Freya
Just seconding/thirding/fourthing the vote of extreme confidence in the Hoffmeister Trolley–excellent piece of gear.