> With any paddle float, do check the inflatable ones for leaks every so often > and also the solids. Foam does break down over time because of exposure to > the sun and the elements, jiust like a PFD loses its buoyancy over time (5 > years?). The nylon covering on both paddle floats and PFDs also suffer UV > and exposure breakdown over time. > --And the latter is, I think, what will happen sooner. I have a few pfds for different waters. The HiFloats are for whitewater primarily. I am now retiring one after something over 10 years. The foam within remains solid, but the outer nylon covering is beginning to fall apart; discoloring or fading in different parts, and it is now very easy to rip the stuff. I am also discarding a Stearns vest I use for casual warmwater paddling in the Pine Barrens of NJ and 6 years of age. Here, the outer cover is in fine shape though there is one area beginning to rip. The foam in this one is failing. As opposed to the HiFloat, the foam is a stack of very thin sheets. Some of these, particularly around the edges, have somehow flattened. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> > the sun and the elements, jiust like a PFD loses its buoyancy over time (5 > > years?). The nylon covering on both paddle floats and PFDs also suffer UV > > and exposure breakdown over time. > > Do people use Formula 303 on their PFD's, nylon paddlefloats and does it help (or hurt)? How about on their folding boat? Drybags? etc *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Don't put it on wood boats!!!!!!! I've learned that the hard way. It will seep into the finish and the wood, and then if you go to refinish it will prevent the new finish from "sticking." I have put it on rubber hatch covers, supposedly it's good for that. Don't know about cloth. Joy Hecht Arlington VA -----Original Message----- From: Anne Burton [SMTP:aburton1_at_maine.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2001 6:18 AM To: 'Paddlewise' Subject: [Paddlewise] Formula 303 on paddling gear > > the sun and the elements, jiust like a PFD loses its buoyancy over time (5 > > years?). The nylon covering on both paddle floats and PFDs also suffer UV > > and exposure breakdown over time. > > Do people use Formula 303 on their PFD's, nylon paddlefloats and does it help (or hurt)? How about on their folding boat? Drybags? etc *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
<Do people use Formula 303 on ----> I use it on drysuit latex gaskets, airbags, plastic trim on car, tires, PFD's, wife, children, etc. Naturally, I buy it by the gallon, which lasts a long time. JKL *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> > I use it on drysuit latex gaskets, airbags, plastic trim on car, tires, PFD's, wife, children, etc. Naturally, I buy it by the gallon, which lasts a long time. > JKL > > I hope it does not make wife, children, etc. too slippery to handle... *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
<I use it on drysuit latex gaskets, airbags, plastic trim on car, tires, PFD's, wife, children, etc. Naturally, I buy it by the gallon, which lasts a long time. > JKL <I hope it does not make wife, children, etc. too slippery to handle...> Duh ---, no wonder she keeps it on the night stand. JKL *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Anne Burton wrote: > Do people use Formula 303 on their PFD's, nylon paddlefloats and does > it help (or hurt)? How about on their folding boat? Drybags? etc IIRC, there are at least two kinds of 303, one for nonporous surfaces (Hypalon, gel coat, etc.) and one for fabric. I have only used the first kind on: latex seals (many years -- seems to have no ill effects) Hypalon hull of my folding boat (many years -- makes it slippery until it oxidizes (wears?) off -- duct tape won't stick to the Hypalon until it wears off) gel coat of fibreglass/polyester resin kayaks (couple years) I bet the first kind is OK for "vinyl" products such as the material most drybags are made of. These are almost always PVC, I believe. However, I would use the "fabric" version on nylon goods (such as some lighter weight dry bags). -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I use the regular 303 on my PFD, Spray Skirts and boats. I reapply monthly during the summer. It seems to have significantly prolonged the life of all treated items. It also improves one's roll making the boat slip through the water without "catching" on the molecules. cu *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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