Skirts are designed to fit the boat, so make sure to get the proper fit. Many light touring and recreational kayakers prefer water-resistant nylon skirts because they are inexpensive and provide better ventilation than neoprene. Touring and recreational kayakers who will be using the spray skirt to keep out the occasional water splash will find that a nylon skirt works fine. However, nylon skirts tend to sag and let water collect in a pool on the deck. Sea kayakers who enjoy more extreme pursuits may prefer an all neoprene skirt.
Neoprene is water resistant and snug on the boat.
Touring kayakers who have problems choosing between nylon and neoprene may choose a skirt that combines a neoprene skirt with a nylon tunnel and get the best of both worlds. Skirts are designed to fit the boat. This will keep the dust and rain out of the cockpit. It also keeps sand, rain, and rodents out of your cockpit. Most importantley, it will protect your boat's cockpit, interior and contents with assurance.