Strange Magic there have only been a few times that I have had to do a surf launch and then I did wear one until I got past the breakers, then it came off. most of the time it is to hot and uncomfortable to use. I do use a half skirt to keep the water out of my boat when I use a GP. I usually get out 2-3 times a week year around and only use a full skirt when the there is a chance of bad weather or I am in a WW boat, most of the local places I paddle a skirt is not necessary.

To answer the origanl question I like the skirt made by Seals to me they seem to have the best fit and are very well made.