My wife and I just bought Farmer John/Jane wetsuits and would like some suggests regarding use, care and cleaning. We'll be paddling in Maine next week. John MacKechnie *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
While on a multiday trip, dry when possible, and rinse in water, fresh if you've got it, every other day or so. They will stink up pretty bad if you don't clean the body detritus (dead skin, etc.) off the inside periodically. On return to home, or in camp between multiday uses, use Sink the Stink (or similar) to remove residual traces of body detritus, and allow to air dry. STS is available in paddleshops, dive shops, and similar. Store in cool, dark place, dry, when not used for several weeks. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR -- ----- Original Message ----- From: "John MacKechnie" <bigmac1_at_enter.net> > My wife and I just bought Farmer John/Jane wetsuits and would like some > suggests regarding use, care and cleaning. > > We'll be paddling in Maine next week. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Thanks to all for the helpful hints. John MacKechnie > While on a multiday trip, dry when possible, and rinse in water, fresh if > you've got it, every other day or so. They will stink up pretty bad if you > don't clean the body detritus (dead skin, etc.) off the inside periodically. > > On return to home, or in camp between multiday uses, use Sink the Stink (or > similar) to remove residual traces of body detritus, and allow to air dry. > STS is available in paddleshops, dive shops, and similar. > > Store in cool, dark place, dry, when not used for several weeks. > > > My wife and I just bought Farmer John/Jane wetsuits and would like some > > suggests regarding use, care and cleaning. > > > > We'll be paddling in Maine next week. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
If anyone on the forum would like a free sample of Sink the Stink, email me: bob_at_sinkthestink.com Cya! > On return to home, or in camp between multiday uses, use Sink the Stink (or > similar) to remove residual traces of body detritus, and allow to air dry. > STS is available in paddleshops, dive shops, and similar. > > Store in cool, dark place, dry, when not used for several weeks. > > > My wife and I just bought Farmer John/Jane wetsuits and would like some > > suggests regarding use, care and cleaning. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> Store in cool, dark place, dry, when not used for several weeks. Just about everything I own says to store it in a cool, dark place. Why did we ever stop living in caves?! Oh... that's right.... for better TV antennae reception. :-) Just once, I'd like to read some product care instructions that say "store in direct sunlight and in extreme temperatures, either hot or cold. Wildly varying changes in temperature are a must. Do not protect in any fashion. Exposure to the elements is highly recommended, and will increase the products lifespan and usefulness. Do not wash, as this only succeeds in removing the products hard earned character. If washing is a must, use toxic acid based cleansers with a wire brush." Yeah... I'm having one of those Mondays :-) Rick *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com wrote: > Just once, I'd like to read some product care instructions that say > "store in direct sunlight and in extreme temperatures, either hot or > cold. Wildly varying changes in temperature are a must. Do not protect > in any fashion. Exposure to the elements is highly recommended, and > will increase the products lifespan and usefulness. Do not wash, as > this only succeeds in removing the products hard earned character. If > washing is a must, use toxic acid based cleansers with a wire brush." Except for the last clause, I believe you have captured the care instructions for kayakers. Except for the "Never allow to completely dry out" part. -- Steve Cramer Athens, GA *************************************************************************** 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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