Jim said: I am a member of the group that doesn't like compression of the windpipe and carotid arteries. I mean, it's like it's killing me, and I don't mean that in a figurative sense. If I wore it for a couple of minutes, I don't think I would be conscious. I'll get some of the 303 lubricant, and see if that helps at all. jim h ================================================================== My first go around with a drysuit neck gasket I listened to all the advice, cautions, etc. and after a year or so of streching it over a large PVC fitting it stretched to the point of just being uncomfortable. The gaskets finally wore out and I sent the suit back to get some alterations and new gaskets. This time after getting it back I immediately started cutting rings off it till it felt tight but reasonably comfortable. It's now three years later, a LOT of hard use, and I'm still pleased with the result. I'm starting to get some pinhole leaks in the fabric but the gaskets still seal perfectly. Don't cut much off at a time, but don't hesitate to trim it till it lets you breath:) Rob. *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Apr 07 2003 - 17:00:22 PDT
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