Re: [Paddlewise] Yet another deck bag question

Stardate 04-18-00 Harold asks:
> My 
> question is, have you ever tried treating the zipper with 303 to see if it 
> works easier and still seals?  I'd be interested in the results.

yes 303 is *the* answer to getting the seal to work effeciently.  I have one and if it gets *dry* it is very hard to close.  303 is amazing stuff. Spray some on your rudder mechanics <if ya' got a rudder :P> and see what a difference it makes.

Steve Scherrer
Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe
250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr
Portland, OR  97217

Phone: 503.285.0464
Fax: 503.285.0106
Web site: http://www.aldercreek.com
Email: acks_at_teleport.com


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Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Yet another deck bag question


> In a message dated 4/18/00 3:31:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
> jernigan_at_chester.uccs.edu writes:
> 
> > I have a small Watershed Drybag that I use for my camera, radio, maps, etc.
> >  Properly sealed, it works real well at keeping the contents dry, but the
> >  closure is difficult to work, and requires strong fingers, especially if
> >  it's cold.
> 
> Steve,
> 
> When the manufacturer's reps demo these, they seem to close them easily, 
> blowing them up before sealing the final inch of "zip," throw them on the 
> floor and jump on them to show how tough the bag and seal are.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> Harold
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