Mike VanDamm states that fuzzy rubber should be tested in cold water, as it will "flood." This is the exact experience I have had with mine. As long as I stay above the water, it's an excellend wind-breaker, and it's soft and comfy. But it's not tight like neoprene, so is next to worthless when immersed. Kirk--is this better?? *************************************************************************** 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 just talked with Dana at Rapid Style. I ordered a (low floatation) PFD for squirting. She said the web site would be updated by Monday. She is updating the colors and increasing the line of woman's clothing. She really is a nice person to deal with. JFF *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
With all this talk of fuzzy rubber I remembered I bought a black long sleeved jacket last year that's to big for me. I got it over the winter and used it in the pool everything seemed OK. Then I tried it outside and found the sleeves were just a little big for my arms. It's been worn a total of maybe 5 times. It's a 2001 model that didn't change for this year. new it was 139.00 and I would 75.00 plus 5,00 shipping. here's a link for the sizing. http://www.rapidstyle.com/products/sizingchart.html If interested email me directly JFF *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Sorry about that It's a size large. JFF >You neglected to say what size it is. > >jimH > >>With all this talk of fuzzy rubber I remembered I bought a black >>long sleeved jacket last year that's to big for me. I got it over >>the winter and used it in the pool everything seemed OK. Then I >>tried it outside and found the sleeves were just a little big for >>my arms. It's been worn a total of maybe 5 times. It's a 2001 model >>that didn't change for this year. new it was 139.00 and I would >>75.00 plus 5,00 shipping. here's a link for the sizing. >>http://www.rapidstyle.com/products/sizingchart.html >>If interested email me directly -- *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Fri, Jan 18, 2002 at 03:52:03PM -0800, Joe Federici wrote: > She really is a nice person to deal with. Yes, she is. She's also the only United States whitewater paddler to have two Olympic medals in her sock drawer (or wherever she keeps them). Her first run on the Ocoee (Atlanta 1996 Games) was terrible, but she came back with an AWESOME second run to take silver...and ended up .01 seconds from gold. I don't doubt that if she came out of retirement that she'd make the US team again. She's just amazing. ---Rsk *************************************************************************** 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 am so far behind on "list mail"! I have been wearing Rapid Style for a few years now - fuzzy rubber - and love it. It does have it's time and place, but I'm a 5'2" female and I find it fits me just fine! More power to Dana, I also think she is just great and love supporting however I can. Andree Kayak Instruction Excellence http://www.onwatersports.com ________________________ Check it out! http://www.viewit.com/ http://www.onwatersports.com/ Both updated with new links! *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
From: "Jolie Smilowicz" <jolie_at_rockisland.com> > But it's not tight like neoprene, so is next to worthless when immersed. > It should be relatively snug, like neoprene and not loose like a favorite fleece sweater. If it is not snug, water movement inside the Aqua Shell will decrease the effectiveness. Don't forget it is designed as a replacement for neoprene in mild (not cold) submerged environments and is used in light diving suits. If you're wearing it loose, you've got the wrong size. Mike *************************************************************************** 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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