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From: <wrf_at_cisunix.unh.edu>
subject: [Paddlewise] fuzzy rubber
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 11:48:16 -0400
>Aquashell is a Malden Mills trade name and they rate it at 2.5mm
>neoprene equivalent.  Methinks Mountain Surf is, umm, "exaggerating"


I have a Mountain surf farmer john that I really like.  Whether it is 
equivalent to 2.5 or 3mm ???????? Who can really tell?  I wear caprelene 
underneath and  when emersed, because of the tight fit, water moves in 
very slowly and does not slosh through the suit so it warms up reasonably 
well.  It is very comfortable in the boat- moves well when you paddle.  It 
does not stink, dries quickly. For some reason when temps get warmer I 
don't seem to sweat in it much or at least get that clammy feel I used to 
get with neoprene?  It is not protection for conditions that require a dry suit 
but I like it better that neoprene suits I have had and combined with Chota 
mukluks makes a great paddling suit for cold days and cool water. 

WF

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