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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2027 Posts
Windward
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 Thu Nov 01, 07 12:31 pm |
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mmmm
High And dry
come to JAHMBI
my little Trollette
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kitebot
Since 20 Feb 2007
251 Posts
Obsessed
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| Thu Nov 01, 07 1:41 pm |
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| I recommend taking Hein up on the drysuit offer. I got one just like it, it's been going strong for years.
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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| Thu Nov 01, 07 4:00 pm |
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You could try wrapping yourself up in some glad trash bags and then duct tape your ankles, wrists, and neck  Then you should be set.
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
Opinionated
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| Thu Nov 01, 07 4:15 pm |
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| Quote: | | You could try wrapping yourself up in some glad trash bags and then duct tape your ankles, wrists, and neck Thumb's Up Then you should be set. |
I think there comes a point when death risk due to hypothermia becomes acceptable!
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brantpage
Since 31 Oct 2007
4 Posts
California
New Member
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| Fri Nov 02, 07 12:06 am |
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| Is there anyone here that can tell me what kind of rubber vintage drysuits are made out of?
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BigR
Since 05 Jul 2005
372 Posts
White Salmon
Obsessed
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| Fri Nov 02, 07 4:32 am |
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Latex rubber is my guess.
They definitely did not use neoprene rubber.
there is a reason why they don't use "vintage rubber" anymore......
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Fri Nov 02, 07 6:59 am |
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| you need something breatheable, its only a drysuit if you can keep your self from sweating so much you turn into a giant water balloon.
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pauls
Since 20 Jun 2005
564 Posts
Northern Portugal
Addicted
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brantpage
Since 31 Oct 2007
4 Posts
California
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| Fri Nov 02, 07 9:57 am |
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They weren't latex, neoprene or any of the other materials mentioned so far.
Companies won't disclose their materials: don't want to encourage competitors. So I'm asking the public, searching for someone who knows.
What kind of rubber was used in vintage 50's drysuits like So-Lo Marx, Whites, Bel Aqua, or Aquala?
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
Opinionated
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| Fri Nov 02, 07 11:51 am |
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OK, here's some info:
| Quote: | Dive Rite EX905 Drysuit
Dive Rite's 905 drysuit is made from butyl rubber, a material that is inherently waterproof and keeps you warm and dry. The butyl is laminated between layers of polyester to reduce the risk of punctures and abrasion. Shell seams are ultrasonically welded, making the shell one solid piece, and the seam stronger than the shell itself.
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Sounds like that's a sound design.
Entertaining your idea, I'm somewhat confused about what you actually want to do. You say you want to use old material, but do something new with it?
Why not new material? Anything you build out of old crap is gonna be crap.
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
1319 Posts
tsunami
Sandbagger
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| Fri Nov 02, 07 12:09 pm |
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my drysuits only have rubber for gaskets.. the rest is material. kayaking drysuits. ones Navaro and the other ??
theres some last night fresh possum grease on the road somewhere between mapleton and florence, tried to miss him but he wouldn't have it.
dude make your own kites and buy a drysuit .
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
Opinionated
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| Fri Nov 02, 07 2:28 pm |
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Hey, I found one on ebay! Only $75!
POS Drysuit 50's/60's
The seller even put a disclaimer on not to actually use it!
Should take you straight to the bottom! 
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