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 Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/18 06:07 PM
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Pumadon
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Blackhorse, were you in the Army. I was in the 3rd/11th ACR known as the Workhorse Squadron of the Blackhorse (11th ACR) Regiment.
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/06/18 06:07 PM
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David Burton
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I am all in for what works, and I have a BPS 100mph Jacket, As well as Frog Toggs...but I always question why we don't use tried and true. Commercial fishermen don't use Gore-Tex. My railroader father didn't either. They old yellow slickers... Is there a particular reason we don't use them as the standard for freshwater fishing like they are in most other outdoor industries?
David Burton
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: Jay Kumar]
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02/06/18 07:21 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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Depends what you're looking for both in terms of material and amount of protection as well as weight/warmth, but I like Simms -- because I like light stuff and prefer to layer.
About Gore-Tex -- did you know you have to recharge it by putting it in a dryer at max heat? I know that sounds scary, but I talked to the tech folks at Gore a few years back when I noticed the waterproofness of the GoreTex -- NOT the material of the coat -- would not work after a hard day of hunting in the rain. That's what they told me. Sure enough it works. For 30 minutes AFTER it's dry.
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: Jay Kumar]
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02/06/18 07:25 PM
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senko9S
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Depends what you're looking for both in terms of material and amount of protection as well as weight/warmth, but I like Simms -- because I like light stuff and prefer to layer.
About Gore-Tex -- did you know you have to recharge it by putting it in a dryer at max heat? I know that sounds scary, but I talked to the tech folks at Gore a few years back when I noticed the waterproofness of the GoreTex -- NOT the material of the coat -- would not work after a hard day of hunting in the rain. That's what they told me. Sure enough it works. it allows the fibers to stand up again and bead water.
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/07/18 05:28 AM
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basseditor
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I have Simms and GuideWear. It seems so stiff. The Simms especially.
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/07/18 01:14 PM
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Chato
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When you purchase rain jackets and it does not matter the brand you need to wash it and dry it at a hot temp to renew the DWR (durable water repellent). After prolong being rained on the exposed material will wet out and cannot shed water and wets out..you either dry it out or change jackets..the Gore tex is the internal membrane..need to wash at least once a year
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: David Burton]
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02/07/18 01:46 PM
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WAWI
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I am all in for what works, and I have a BPS 100mph Jacket, As well as Frog Toggs...but I always question why we don't use tried and true. Commercial fishermen don't use Gore-Tex. My railroader father didn't either. They old yellow slickers... Is there a particular reason we don't use them as the standard for freshwater fishing like they are in most other outdoor industries? Because there isn't a giant name plastered on the stuff. Bass fisherman really need a giant name. They pay alot of extra cash for it too.
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/07/18 01:59 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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And they are heavy and don't breath well.
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: Jarrett Latta]
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02/07/18 03:33 PM
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Shallow Waters
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And they are heavy and don't breath well. The fisherman or the rain gear?
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: Shallow Waters]
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02/07/18 04:52 PM
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Txduckhunter
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And they are heavy and don't breath well. The fisherman or the rain gear? In my case, fisherman.........seems to happen the older you get.
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/07/18 07:24 PM
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flexpress
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H2O xpress acdemy way cheaper will keep you dry not insulated
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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02/07/18 11:55 PM
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RMOROTT21
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It's hard to put a price on ur comfort when the weather is bad . Comparing bps 100mph or gill to academy h2o is comparing apples to oranges
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: David Burton]
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02/08/18 02:15 AM
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basscaster46
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I am all in for what works, and I have a BPS 100mph Jacket, As well as Frog Toggs...but I always question why we don't use tried and true. Commercial fishermen don't use Gore-Tex. My railroader father didn't either. They old yellow slickers... Is there a particular reason we don't use them as the standard for freshwater fishing like they are in most other outdoor industries? That would be style. But yes I wear old school heavy raingear bib and parka when working in rain. Ive had them since 1999 they are very durable and work well. One other thing I work in heavy rain on occasion .
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: RMOROTT21]
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02/08/18 02:24 AM
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basscaster46
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It's hard to put a price on ur comfort when the weather is bad . Comparing bps 100mph or gill to academy h2o is comparing apples to oranges Going on year two h20 they are more than adequate. I have a job that requires me to work in the rain and cold For that I use heavy rain gear it works very well. To relax and go fishing the h20 is light and very good no complaints. J D
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Re: GORE-TEX vs Other Material Rain Suits
[Re: RMOROTT21]
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02/08/18 03:27 AM
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WAWI
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It's hard to put a price on ur comfort when the weather is bad . Comparing bps 100mph or gill to academy h2o is comparing apples to oranges No it's not, for 500 bucks or more I'll just stay wet if my h20 suit doesn't work.
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