Dry tops and waders

Due to the high price tag of a good dry suit, I plan on using my breathable waders and a solid dry top (Stohlquist dry top with latex gadkeys). I have not yet practiced immersion with this set up but was curious how well this setup works from those who use a similar setup. Obviously a dry suit would be the best option to stay dry but has anyone taken a dip in a dry top and waders? Did you stay fairly dry?
Thanks!
Paul


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Sinker did a test and had some things to say about it here:

http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=7107.60

Scroll about half-way down and you can see his write-up along with a video of the proper burping technique as per Ndogg's instructions.

Awesome. Thanks Craig


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Due to the high price tag of a good dry suit, I plan on using my breathable waders and a solid dry top (Stohlquist dry top with latex gadkeys). I have not yet practiced immersion with this set up but was curious how well this setup works from those who use a similar setup. Obviously a dry suit would be the best option to stay dry but has anyone taken a dip in a dry top and waders? Did you stay fairly dry?
Thanks!
Paul


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That set will work great. You can just keep an eye out for a cheap (quality pre-owned ) one to pop up in the mean time. It's really nice to not have to go to shore and strip off 5 layers to take a pee. More time on the wate = more fish 

I had a very similar question on here earlier. 

Ultimately I went with a Kokatat Tropos Angler suit.  Cost me $480 shipped from ODP with their 20% off coupon code.  I thought long and hard about it as I already have a set of waders, and I had to cut down trees and chop them for firewood to pay for everything, so the less I had to spend, the less I had to chop.  I decided it was worth the extra expense to A) not have to worry about leaks through the waist seal, and B) get a relief zipper.  I think it worked out to an extra cord and a half or so of wood to make up that difference.