What would be the advantages or disadvantages of using neoprene in lieu of mini cell foam for knee/ thigh padding? Arthur Hebert ^- -^ ( * - *) \;";/ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I liked the (closed cell) neoprene a bit better for shaping. It's higher density works really well on stationary disk/belt sanders where I finish a loosely cut blank. Arthur Hebert wrote: > > What would be the advantages or disadvantages of using neoprene in lieu of > mini cell foam for knee/ thigh padding? > > Arthur Hebert > > ^- -^ > > ( * - *) > > \;";/ > > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not > to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > *************************************************************************** -- : : Gabriel L Romeu : http://studiofurniture.com furniture from the workshop : http://members.xoom.com/gabrielR life as a tourist, daily journal : http://users.aol.com/romeugp paintings, photographs, etchings, objects *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Arthur Hebert wrote: > What would be the advantages or disadvantages of using neoprene in lieu of > mini cell foam for knee/ thigh padding? > Neoprene is softer. I would guess it would be a lot more comfortable, but would have to be thick enough to give a little. Neoprene (around these parts) is hard to get in thicker sizes. It's also expensive. I got a big piece of mini-cell from a retailer for free, so there's no comparison. If you use neoprene covered on one side with nylon, it'd probably last longer, but would be more slippery. Mouse pads look like a cheap source of neoprene, but most are just foam rubber (open cell) and are falsely advertised as neoprene. I almost swiped a really thick neoprene mouse pad from a client company of mine, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I kept imagining two of them as thigh hook pads... Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I picked up some latex foam samples made by Rubbatex (VA) at a dive show a few years ago and in my opinoion they are the BEST! It's the same foam used in better PFDs and is available in various densities. It is easy to get a good grip on the boat and the foam is much more comfortable then minicell. I have glued the 3M self adhesive deck stuff on the pads and it works extremely well. I've also used it, sandwiched with minicell and wet suit neoprene for a seat. cya -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Arthur Hebert Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 5:37 PM To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: [Paddlewise] foam vs neoprene padding What would be the advantages or disadvantages of using neoprene in lieu of mini cell foam for knee/ thigh padding? Arthur Hebert ^- -^ ( * - *) \;";/ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Denton [mailto:BDenton_at_aquagulf.com] > Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 11:38 AM > > I picked up some latex foam samples made by Rubbatex (VA) at > a dive show a > few years ago and in my opinoion they are the BEST! It's the > same foam used > in better PFDs and is available in various densities. It is > easy to get a > good grip on the boat and the foam is much more comfortable > then minicell. I > have glued the 3M self adhesive deck stuff on the pads and it works > extremely well. Hi Bob, Any leads on where we can find this stuff - I managed to find a distributor, CGR & Valley Products, but am curious as to whether you know if it is available through any retail channels. I've made a phone inquiry to CGR & Valley, and am awaiting information on minimum order quantity, etc. He told me that they could probably work with a small order, but wasn't "the guy" to really answer that question. Dave Seng (not working very hard today) Juneau, Alaska *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I'd call Rubatex. They are located just outside Roanoke, VA and ask where to purchase a small quantity of their latex foam. They do sell direct to the public. It's great stuff, about an inch thick but tough to cut and it won't carve like minicell. It doesn't take a set. As I said, it's the same stuff in your PFD. -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Seng, Dave Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 4:25 PM To: 'paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net' Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] foam vs neoprene padding > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Denton [mailto:BDenton_at_aquagulf.com] > Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 11:38 AM > > I picked up some latex foam samples made by Rubbatex (VA) at > a dive show a > few years ago and in my opinoion they are the BEST! It's the > same foam used > in better PFDs and is available in various densities. It is > easy to get a > good grip on the boat and the foam is much more comfortable > then minicell. I > have glued the 3M self adhesive deck stuff on the pads and it works > extremely well. Hi Bob, Any leads on where we can find this stuff - I managed to find a distributor, CGR & Valley Products, but am curious as to whether you know if it is available through any retail channels. I've made a phone inquiry to CGR & Valley, and am awaiting information on minimum order quantity, etc. He told me that they could probably work with a small order, but wasn't "the guy" to really answer that question. Dave Seng (not working very hard today) Juneau, Alaska *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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