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11-20-2005, 08:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,705
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Regardless of what kind of fabric including neoprene if you get it wet and then throw it in the back of the truck and just let it sit there in a pile staying damp and you do it regularly its gonna fail.
Rinse it with fresh,bring it inside and hang it.
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11-20-2005, 09:03 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
Posts: 3,630
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I rinsed mine in the shower after every use and hung on a coat hanger and the gaskets still failed.
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11-20-2005, 09:07 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,705
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I didn't mean to imply that would've kept them from failing I was speaking in general.
For the price you paid for them you should be able to stuff'em soaking wet into
duffel bag for a month.
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11-20-2005, 10:15 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,288
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I got one of the first Hurricanes when it came out. This is the end of my THIRD fall with it and I've probably worn it 150 times at least. I have ridden it hard and put it away (in the back of my truck) wet. It doesnt leak, I have been submerged with it and hammered by waves. I might touch up a couple places with sealant this winter to be proactive but it does not leak.I say beyond a shadow of a doubt how much I like my Skinz Hurricane. Has nothing to do with them being a sponsor. I enjoy it that much.
Evo II ? I've had one since summer that I've work a half dozen to dozen times. I like it, comfortable and all and hope I enjoy it as much as the hurricane...
I have heard a lot of good about the Sims equipment but have not used it yet....
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11-20-2005, 10:32 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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Just an FYI---the Bronco isn't a dry top. The zipper front one isn't even what I'd call a "rain" top. At best, it's a splash top and something to keep you warm this time of the year.
The Aquaskinz "Rampage" also is not marketed as a "dry" top---only the Evo and Hurricane.
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11-20-2005, 10:38 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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I have used a Simms top all season, I love it. I do rinse it off. So far I have no complaints, it has good room to move and I stay bone dry even with waves crashing over your head. I used it pretty hard this year and have zero complaints..I also know alot of guys that love the Skinz tops...
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Used hard and put away dirty....
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11-20-2005, 11:19 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onset
Posts: 1,228
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Got a skinz evo that I love, but gonna switch to Simms for better pocket system.
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11-20-2005, 04:23 PM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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Just a comment...If the choice is close between the Simms and the Aquaskinz, I would suggest a potential customer consider two intangables.
First, Aquaskinz is here there and everywhere. Monitoring the boards, responding to our questions and comments. You are not going to have to call an operator at an 800 number to get Aquaskinz. The skinz number get to Kadir himself, he is at the shows. I like the personal touch and the fact that Aquaskinz is a company owned by and staffed by fishermen, making products for fishermen.
More importantly is the fact that in a tough economy Aquaskinz is a supporter of the recreational fishing community. Besides being a sponsor of this and other sites,they donate to causes and raffles that we support. They support MSBA, RFA, and other organizations that fisht for ouyr rights. When was the last time Simms donated to your club or organization????
I think this should count for something, actually I think it should count for a lot.
If we do not support the companies that support us, we get what we deserve.
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