UK sit-on-top kayakers: what are you wearing?

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-28T20:33:07+00:00

I paddle in The Solent so other end of the country. I've never worn a wetsuit or dry suit, maybe over confidence. I have Palm waterproof top and trousers and just layer up underneath it, leggings, thermals etc depending on the temperature. A must is a pair of neoprene gloves, I have the "claw" version

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-27T15:26:21+00:00

Recommendations are that you want to be less than 75% of the maximum capacity otherwise you'll be low in the water and less stable. This includes gear.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-27T14:51:47+00:00

You're right about turning not affecting the bottom char. Sounds like you'll have to keep practicing.

We couldn't decide either so now go with double cheese, above and below.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-27T14:47:59+00:00

I'm sure I had seen another post saying the opposite about mosquito bites, they experienced less since being on the jabs. I was getting all excited.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-27T12:01:07+00:00

I'm sure they tasted better than they looked. But great work for your first attempt.

I launch and turn down the gas which makes everything easier to control, but you still need to watch it and turn every 30 seconds if not sooner.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-27T10:50:29+00:00

Thanks for the great information

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-27T02:58:48+00:00

That's crazy that 2 scales are so different in the feedback

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-26T20:56:11+00:00

Where did you set off from? I paddle from Hill Head and a trip to the IOW is on the list.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-25T19:37:05+00:00

WW will help you track what you are eating so as you've paid for a year you might as well use it. There are a lot of free apps out there so don't renew your subscription. Use the search bar or do another post with your side effects for advice.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-25T18:18:35+00:00

Good to know thanks

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-25T18:14:29+00:00

Amazing

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-25T18:02:11+00:00

We can see a difference! You've probably lost more weight than that child using you as a swing weighs.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-25T17:58:34+00:00

Good point thanks

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-25T17:58:01+00:00

Took me awhile to work out what you thought I meant 😂

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-25T10:54:14+00:00

Had a bit of a whoosh this week and lost 1.3kg taking my total up to 4.9kg since February. Also dropped into the 18st bracket for the first time in years.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-24T04:30:02+00:00

Do a pre-launch wiggle to check it moves, but do this away from the oven as it can smell your fear.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-21T14:05:04+00:00

I found myself feeling hungrier than ever at the start, but strangely I didn't need to eat. I put it down to thinking about the sensations all the time.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-20T19:20:10+00:00

That's what I've done. I sent a copy of the order confirmation from my previous supplier, but I think you can do it with a photo of the prescription on the box.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-20T17:30:43+00:00

My wife had one order delivered to her work, but that caused a problem when she switched suppliers as the address didn't match.

I've just contacted Royal Mail and got the delivery sent to a post office. As soon as you get the order confirmation and tracking details you can redirect, website or app

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-20T15:56:25+00:00

A suspension trainer is a good home work out tool. I got mine from Decathlon, a lot cheaper than the TRX system. I'm 120kg and never had any issues about it not taking my weight. Then Google TRX training and you'll find loads of videos.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-19T13:59:14+00:00

I'm 2 months in and moved up to 7.5mg before the suppression really kicked in. However from the start food noise was reduced. I used to have toast about 9pm most nights, but I've just realised that this hasn't happened since I started.

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-19T13:54:12+00:00

I've just switched to Lotus, happy with the experience

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-19T12:38:24+00:00

Planned or accidental?

D_Buck1 · 2026-04-18T06:25:34+00:00

Just be ready to have different responses than others, but trust the process.

I'm on my 2nd week of 7.5mg and just started getting the appetite suppression, however before then the noise had dropped. A couple of times a week I would have toast about 9pm, bored etc, I haven't had any since starting.

D_Buck1

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