>I just read in a guidebook for paddling around Vancouver Island, BC, >that waterproof/breathable fabric looses it's waterproof capability in >saltwater. That is news to me. Anyone have firsthand info? >Steve Featherkile I paddle in salt water almost every day with gore-tex, and I've never had a problem with it. I've heard people say that as well, but I don't understand where that idea comes from. In any event, it's good to rinse it after each use, and now and then treat the surface with a repellent (Gore-Tex makes a product for this, and there are others - just make sure it's safe for breathable fabrics) - so the water will continue to bead. Melissa __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/ *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Jun 01 2000 - 11:00:18 PDT
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