TR: Guy's morning at the Park - Page 4

SkaredShtles · 03-08-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by amydalayna

yeah... how do you get the waterproofing to last 10 season? i guess i would keep a day glo jacket if it would last that long. maybe it's the colors that keep the water out.

Waterproofing? What do you need waterproofing for? The snow out here is *dry*...

Edit: there is a wash-in Nixwax product that is supposed to restore the DWR on garments, and Goretex... well, it's supposed to maintain its waterproofness for years.

SkaredShtles · 03-08-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RenegadeRick

I can't seem to get a Jacket, Pants, Gloves, or Boots to last more than 2 seasons.

Maybe you don't go often enough?

Or maybe you buy crap?

amydalayna · 03-08-2007, 12:08 PM

i've tried the wash in waterproofing on my stuff. doesn't really work.

And yes... our storm out here are typically wetter. so a really high waterproofing is key.

SkaredShtles · 03-08-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by amydalayna

i've tried the wash in waterproofing on my stuff. doesn't really work.

If it's Goretex than it should be waterproof regardless of whether the outer nylon is water repellent. If it isn't (and it *is* Goretex) send the garment back for replacement.

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And yes... our storm out here are typically wetter. so a really high waterproofing is key.

I'd bet it is.

RenegadeRick · 03-08-2007, 12:45 PM

I think the reason for low durability is that I fall very often.
Plus, boarders are in contact with the snow way more often than skiers due to differences in stance.

I wear through the knees, and a$$ on my pants like crazy.
My gloves wear out from touching stuff all the time.

I only use the Nikwax TechWash to wash my stuff (to prevent washing out the waterproof coating) and I find that their TX-Direct works very well at restoring the waterproofness. Certainly doesn't last years though.

It doesn't work very well on holes though.
I guess that is why God invented Duct Tape

Public_Enemy · 03-08-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RenegadeRick

I wear through the knees, and a$$ on my pants like crazy.
My gloves wear out from touching stuff all the time.

Am I the only one who finds this slightly disturbing?

SkaredShtles · 03-08-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Public_Enemy

Am I the only one who finds this slightly disturbing?

Niiiiiice.

amydalayna · 03-08-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Public_Enemy

Am I the only one who finds this slightly disturbing?

bwah ha ha.

yeah. i guess indicating that you are wearing out the knees and bum of your pants indicates some other suspicious mountain side activities. maybe you should just indicate to your 'partner' next time to be gentle as snow gear is very expensive.

Public_Enemy · 03-08-2007, 08:47 PM

ha ha ha hwah. What things was he touching with his gloves on....wait please don't answer that question lol