Date sent: Thu, 13 May 1999 16:41:28 -0500 To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net From: Patrick Maun <pmaun_at_bitstream.net> Subject: [Paddlewise] Hydroskin vs. Fuzzy Rubber > > anyone know how NRS Hyrdoskin compares to fuzzy rubber? Don't have access to my NRS catalog, Patrick, but it's probably the same thing as "fuzzy rubber", which is a generic name for Malden Mills' Rubberized Thermal Stretch material. In an attempt to gain product differentiation, a lot of producers are putting their own names on the stuff, but it's probably all out of the same mill in Massachusetts. Ask NRS if that's really what it is --- bethca they tell you it's the same stuff. REI has a special name for it, as does Lochsa and a lot of other producers. As to warmth, the school version is that it's equivalent to two to three mil neoprene, but the more cautious say it's closer to two mil. Was paddling in mine last night, did some rolls --- in a SOT, a roll is a thoroughly wet experience --- did some swims, showered in it, hung it out and it was dry --- all but the ankle cuffs --- this morning. Basically good stuff, but I still like the non-rubberized Thermal Stretch better. Both beat three mil neoprene any day, but there's about a 50% cost bogie for similar protection. Jack Martin *************************************************************************** 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 May 13 1999 - 17:55:03 PDT
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