In a message dated 11/18/98 7:45:41 AM Pacific Standard Time, dkruger_at_pacifier.com writes: << 1. Have you used a Goretex dry suit/dry top? Do you prefer it over a completely water-vapor-impermeable fabric (i.e., coated nylon)? Or, do you prefer the coated stuff? Why? >>>I have been using Gore paddle gear since Kokatat first tried it in their garments. I was sent a prototype drysuit that I ended up selling to my brother, which he is *still* using. I think it was '89 or so? I cringe at the thought of using a non-Gore garment <snob, if you will> ;) Reason: breathability, comfort 2. For those who have extended experience with Goretex dry suits/dry tops: How do you keep the stuff water repellant (restore the DWR coating)? >>> Nikwax products How do you clean it? (Or, do you *avoid* cleaning it?) >>>Nikwax products <TX-Direct wash in> What products have you used to clean it? ... to restore the DWR? How well do they work? >>> Nikwax products <am I repeating myself ;)> What is the useful life for your Goretex dry suit/dry top? Years? Days of use? >>> no less than with *coated* fabric. We have coated suits in our rental dept. that get heavy use for 2 years. When we sell them at our fall sale they still are quite *servicable* I usually trade up my Gore garments on the same schedule and they have been *used* pretty hard. maybe 200+ days. They are still servicable. Have yet to totally wear one out. Gotta *look* good you know ;) Kokatat takes care of us, too! I know, "Must be nice working at a paddle shop" <snicker> Anyone need a job??? >> Steve Scherrer President ACKS Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe 250 NE Tomahawk Island Dr. Portland, Oregon 97217 Web: http://www.aldercreek.com Email: aldercreek_at_aldercreek.com Phone: 503-285-0464 Fax: 503-285-0106 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Nov 18 1998 - 08:34:33 PST
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