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.... Thanks for the correction, Karen --- shoulda' checked my sources before transmitting. So how do the materials compare? Jack Here's my interpretation of the "facts" gathered by talking with an NRS rep at a paddle show - sold me on it, have worn it a few times, very comfortable, no swims - Incidentally, I don't have any experience with "fuzzy rubber", which I understand is produced by Malden Mills ( the Polartec Fleece people ). NRS Hydroskin was reported ( by the NRS guy ), to be more puncture proof than fuzzy rubber due to it's 4 way stretch properties. The .5 mm layer of neoprene is bonded to the other layers with a cement that includes flecks of titanium - which is a technology borrowed from the Scuba diving wear - the metal is supposed to reflect body heat back to to the wearer. The inner layer is reportedly micro-fleece to add insulation value. Supposed to be equivalent to about 2.5mm neoprene. My personal ability to compare Hydroskin to other fuzzies or neoprene wet suits is nil, as it is the only thing I have any experience with. Dan Williams *************************************************************************** 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 Fri May 14 1999 - 06:22:47 PDT
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