I think I sent this to someone privately, but meant to send it to the list.... Well, I've only used the Hydroskin for snorkeling in Baja, so it served as a very light wetsuit with the fuzzy rubber shorts. I can't say I noticed any difference in my upper and lower body... one getting colder than the other any sooner. Seemed about the same. The fuzzy rubber is stretchier, more comfortable to wear, Hydroskin being "stiffer". Unfortunatly, I had to get a man's shirt (Hydro), so the fit wasn't very good and that may have contributed to the discomfort. Once wet, the fuzzy rubber lining does take longer to dry than Hydroskin. I have worn the fuzzy rubber shorts kayaking in Alaska, and on a hot day they can get uncomfortably warm. Don't know how Hydroskin would compare under the same conditions. Neither of the materials has ripped or suffered a puncture yet, but my guess is the Hydroskin would resist tearing better than fuzzy rubber. That's all I can offer on the two. I think they are both good products and a great improvement over neoprene. :-) One other thing, I believe Hydroskin is a good bit less expensive than fuzzy rubber.... -- Karen Hancock San Clemente, CA magpi_at_access1.net 949/487-2602 *************************************************************************** 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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