Re: [Paddlewise] Use of Goretex in Sprayskirt

From: WhiteRabbit <whiterabbit_at_empowering.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 17:37:45 -0500
I don't think goretex would breath enough to make much of a difference.
Breathing in goretex means that it allow water vapor to pass through the
membrane.  The higher water vapor pressure inside the jacket "pushes" the
water vapor through.  The amount of actual air transfer is rather small.  I
doubt you would notice a difference.

I've been using a "mini skirt" in warm/hot flat water conditions and really
like it.  It keeps the drips and misc splashes out of the boat and the sun
off my legs, yet allows free air movement in and out of the cockpit.

----- Original Message -----
From: "PJ Rattenbury" <ratten_at_uow.edu.au>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Use of Goretex in Sprayskirt

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