Re: [Paddlewise] Chlorine and Neoprene Sprayskirts

From: Mark Z <canoeist_at_dotzen.org>
Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2000 21:47:18 -0700 (MST)
On Fri, 8 Dec 2000, 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?

in short -- DON'T DO it!!! most folks i know use an old nylon
"pool" skirt... neoprene gets eaten pretty quickly...

mark
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