>>>What is the best, warmest, long-sleeve, one piece or two piece wetsuit (COATED FUZZY, not neoprene) that is currently on the market? Rapidstyle, Henderson, some other brand?<<< Can't give a thorough answer here, but mine is made of a material called DarLexx. Inner layer of pile, barrier membrane which doesn't allow water through except as vapor, and an outer layer of lycra/spandex. Claimed to be equivalent to 2.5 mm of Neoprene. However, it's a Farmer John style with no sleeves. I prefer this for the flexibility and freedom around the arms. It is usually worn with some outer covering such as a paddle jacket which might get wet... It also has an extra extra long zipper with two slides so it can be zipped open at the lower end when needed. The company that made mine (Sport Suits of Australia) is long gone... Nonetheless this design is very common. Henderson has similar designs. Since most of my paddling is centered around the New Jersey area, this design is adequate and I don't feel the need for more coverage. In the wintry months, though, I switch to a drysuit. Joe P. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Mar 21 2002 - 07:37:11 PST
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