Re: [Paddlewise] Chlorine and Neoprene Sprayskirts

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2000 19:17:10 -0800
"tfj_at_interaccess.com" wrote:
> 
> I can imagine that repeated exposure of nylon coated sprayskirts to chlorinated
> water will degrade the water repellency no matter how thoroughly you rinse the
> skirt.  Anyone have info on whether using a neoprene skirt in pool water will
> damage it?

Yes, eventually, even neoprene will be degraded by pool chlorine.  Other
varieties of rubber (latex, for example) are more quickly degraded, but neo
will go, too.  Ozone and sunshine degrade neoprene as well.

For pool work, it is a good idea to use an old sprayskirt you no longer take on
tours.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR

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