> Brian Windrope wrote: > > > > [snip] I recently purchased a staggering number of B.C. charts > > and had a great time building PVC waterproof chart tubes for my boat > > (that PVC glue is nasty stuff), so now I am in the market for good > > foredeck chart cases. I have seen the heavy duty Gaia chart case and > > the lighter weight models as well and am looking for feedback from > > people who have actually used some of this gear. > > Do those zip lock sliders actually work in real conditions with sand > > etc.? Do the roll up models with velcro stay closed well enough? [snip] I used to seal all of my maps and charts in pvc, but over the last couple of years or so I have also been succesfully using the German Ortleib document cases with plain paper maps/charts, and would recomend them. These bags are orders of magnitude better than the welded zip lock rubbish, and are 100% dry and very puncture/abrasion resistant. They are manufactured from a clear rubber material that stays soft and pliable at all temperatures, with a roll top/velcro closure. No leaks yet but after a couple of years the material does deteriorate, and takes on a yellowish hue - at which point I've replaced them. info on the web at: http://www.ortlieb.de/espal_hau_p.htm HTH Cheers Colin Calder 57º19'N 2º10'W *************************************************************************** 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 Thu Feb 11 1999 - 02:00:42 PST
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