Dan, having some of the same thoughts on Gore products and also owning several Goretex garments over the years with less than good results, I was also interested in Palm equipment. I'am a sucker for something different and recently bought one of there paddle jackets. The Freestyle Tourer. I have not used it yet but I have a good eye for quality and this garment is top notch. I looked over every stitch and found nothing amiss. I was surprised to see the jacket was not made in the Orient but in the UK. The seams are all taped. I have no idea how well it will breath but when I try it out I will let you know. The price was right, about the same as a coated nylon paddle jacket. Larry C. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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