For the third time in two years, I am sewing a waterproof cover for the drivers seat of my car. The seat is standing in my living room now, surrounded by scissors, needles and pieces of fabric. The first I made was too bulky, the second too flimsy, but this one will be perfect. In the Netherlands it's custom to dry off and change at the takeout. We do this on the beaches, at the side of streams, in the middle of the city if we have to. Wind, snow, rain or local laws do not bother us: No wet ass will enter a Dutch car. I prefer to drive home, take a nice hot shower or steambath and then dry off and dress. The carshops sell all kinds of seat covers: fake fur, fake leather, fake carseat, but nothing waterproof. No problem, I just make my own but I was wondering... Am I the first one to ever think of this, or just the first Dutchman? How many paddlers out there have long solved this problem, in this way or any other way? Just checking. Niels. *************************************************************************** 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 cut a blue plastic tarp,( cheap and plentiful here in the states) into seat sized pieces. they are quick to unfold and put over the seats. Took 10 minutes to make 3, two for the front buckets and one for across the back. steve Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe N 45º 36.285' 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr. W 122º 39.841' Portland, OR 97217 Web: www.aldercreek.com Phone: 503.285.0464 Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.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/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Niels, I haven't put them in my own car, but I have a couple of friends who have neoprene seat covers in their vehicles. One is a Suburban, the other a Dodge pickup. The Nissan Xterra has neoprene seat covers as a factory option. Check out http://www.wetokole.com or do a Yahoo search on "neoprene seat covers". While I worked in a precast concrete plant, the plant VP had a custom vinyl seat cover for his pickup to keep cement dust out of his upholstery. Other than being a little clammy, it is a cheap and effective option. Shawn Niels wrote: >For the third time in two years, I am sewing a waterproof cover for the >drivers seat of my car. ..[snip]..The carshops sell all kinds of seat covers: fake fur, fake leather, fake carseat, but nothing waterproof. No problem, I just make my own but I was wondering... Am I the first one to ever think ofthis, or just the first Dutchman? How many paddlers out there have long solved this problem, in this way or any other way? __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Niels wrote: >For the third time in two years, I am sewing a waterproof cover for the drivers seat of my car. ..[snip].. Years ago I bought two seat covers which were a vinyl sheet covered with terry-cloth. Works fine, but alas the company that made it went out of business. This last year I bought something called a Neat Sheet which is a thin ground cover for picnics, etc. It's also waterproof and I've been using it for the bench seats in my minivan for passengers. It's been fine so far... Joe P. (Central NJ) *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: "Niels Blaauw" <niels.blaauw_at_wanadoo.nl> > For the third time in two years, I am sewing a waterproof cover for the > drivers seat of my car. The seat is standing in my living room now, > surrounded by scissors, needles and pieces of fabric. The first I made > was too bulky, the second too flimsy, but this one will be perfect. > > In the Netherlands it's custom to dry off and change at the takeout. We > do this on the beaches, at the side of streams, in the middle of the > city if we have to. Wind, snow, rain or local laws do not bother us: No > wet ass will enter a Dutch car. Try http://www.seatshield.com/ for a better solution. These are fairly inexpensive special seat covers that go on in a few seconds and have several layers. The top layer absorbs moisture, sweat, dirt and the other layers will not allow moisture to get through to the seats themselves. I found it in a runner's magazine for pretty much the same purpose as what a paddler faces...i.e. not wanting to get sweat and mud and soaked clothing affecting the seats. ralph diaz *************************************************************************** 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 Tue, 7 Jan 2003 13:12:46 -0500, "ralph diaz" <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com> said: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Niels Blaauw" <niels.blaauw_at_wanadoo.nl> > > > For the third time in two years, I am sewing a waterproof cover for the > > drivers seat of my car. > > Try http://www.seatshield.com/ for a better solution. I've got airbags built into the sides of the seat in my vehicle (a VW) the seatshield seat covers look like they would block the seat mounted airbags. The cheaper seatshield might be cut high enough to get around the seat mounted airbags, at least in my case... Kirk -- Kirk Olsen kork4_at_cluemail.com *************************************************************************** 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 Tue, 07 Jan 2003 00:54:00 -0800, "Niels Blaauw" <niels.blaauw_at_wanadoo.nl> said: > No wet ass will enter a Dutch car. I find that there are two advantages to my habit of never drying off after my usual paddling workouts: 1. I can find my car in a crowded parking lot blindfolded and 2. No one ever wants me to drive my vehicle on long trips (not even my wife). Biggest disadvantage is that I cannot sell my car after it is worn out. Dogs seem to love it, though. Jim Tibensky *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Many, many years ago after Christmas a drug or variety store was selling off their leftover Christmas theme tablecloths something like "was $6.59 now $.25 each". I bought a dozen. I still have several I've never unpackaged yet. A couple stay in my car and protect it from many ills ranging from an incontinent 86 year old to muddy mountain bikes or slushy skis in the back of the minivan to me when I'm all wet after kayaking or windsurfing. They are fuzzy white on one side and are vinyl, white with a red poinsettia pattern, on the other. I have also used them to protect me and my gear as picnic cloths and folded as a ground cloth under a solo air mattress tent on many trips, including thorny Baja, and for laying in the snow and slush putting on or taking off chains. I've probably gotten more use out of that $3.00 than any other $3.00 I've ever spent. Hey, they should work with side air bags too. Did I mention the great poinsettia pattern? Outdoor sex? Christmas in July. Matt Broze http://www.marinerkayaks.com *************************************************************************** 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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