Re: [Paddlewise] Hydroskin vs. Fuzzy Rubber

Hydroskin and fuzzy rubber are very different. I have both. They are
both lightweight but that is the only similarity. Fuzzy rubber has a
fuzzy lining with a stretchy rubbery material on the outside; hydroskin
is like a thin neoprene lined with nylon.... is the best way I can
describe it.
Karen

Jack Martin wrote:
> 
> 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
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