I'm thinking about getting one for sailing on dinghies. Is it made of an abrasion resistant fabric ? does it feels fragile? I do not see reinforcement
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It doesn't feel fragile at all. As a matter of fact my buddy just borrowed it to go sailing in his dinghy. I bought it for wakesurfing/wakeboarding in colder weather. The suspenders help a lot with the fit and feel and I stayed nice & dry. Other dry suits I've tried let a little water in the neck, but not this one. I'd say add to cart...
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Absolutely. I bought mine to sail Lightnings in the fall. Last Thanksgiving it was 26 degrees and I was perfectly comfortable. The outside is a nylon type fabric like you would make a duffle bag out of. Not flimsy at all. Also like the neoprene neck dont want rubber. Very pleased with purchase.
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Hi there. The fabric is very resistant not fragile at all, I've ended up in rocks and scrapped it a few times and so far no tears or holes.
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This is a pretty expensive suit to be running around on dinghies. Though it is strudy (not fragile), I could see you catching it on sharp items. You could probably buy 50 - 100 throw away rain suits for the price of this drysuit. Otherwise, the drysuit should do the job. I'd just be nervous catching it on something. Good luck.
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I use it for sailing Mini 12 sailboats in Victoria, BC and find it durable.
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It is one of the most comfortable lounger ever! You are setting on mesh, the rest is a rubber material, (the solid blue must be blown up, but it keeps it's air very well), so my only concern would be submerged logs ripping it, and you. We play on a lake and I'm getting ready to order 2 more. Hope this helps.
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Hi Cheryl, This is a very well made product! I am not sure what transom you plan on mounting this on, but I have an inflatable Achilles 12ft boat. I load everything including 115lb outboard and sometimes take the boat down some pretty rough paths to get to the water. I need something that won't break while going over branches, mud, etc. Then, when you get to the lake, just raise the wheels. They will lock upright in 2 different positions. Just take your time while determining where to mount them the brackets on your boat, the directions are good. You shouldn't pull your boat with your vehicle; not sure why you would be worried about the hub or tire. They should last for years. Check air once a season; like all tires, they tend to needing slight filling once a year. Very simple to raise and lower; spring loaded slots. And yes, pull the lock pin on each wheel and you can remove them. I am very critical on alot of poor Amercian engineering and spent alot of my life repairing things. I like the best in what I buy and would recommend this highly to you. You won't find any better. Enjoy!
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It would absolutely survive a river run. There are some sturdy loops you can use to connect this to others. We've had one for about 7 years now and use it heavily for lounging out in the lake all summer long. It's faded and worn looking, but structurally great. It's the "anchor" for our flotilla too. We connect an anchor and 2 to 5 more floats to it. It's awesome!
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It is pretty strong,has held up with high winds, I do think grommets might be better with some extra material . The mesh might not hold up w/o. I hope this helped.
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I haven't had mine for to long but it appears to be made from some type of light weight nylon. It is water resistant and the tie downs work well. It has a four year warranty.
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I really like mine. It is really comfortable. It blows up fast and the paddles that come with it are decent and come apart for storage. I went and bought a large canvass bag to store it in when not in use. On a windy day, it is hard to paddle though especially on a large body of water, but that would be true for most small water crafts.
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The fabric is sturdy- I believe that it is a man-made material, like wet suit fabric. The inside is a layer of plastic, which is somewhat flexible. I am not a petite person by any means, and have been using my monofin a lot this summer without any problems. On a scale of one to ten, it's an eight. There is a video on the Fin Fun website that shows the dos and don't s of using this monofin- a definite must see. Happy swimming!
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The sail is not perfectly square. The corners flare out slightly, leaving each side with a gentle curve. I am very happy with the sail. It is not rain "proof". Unlike a canvas or plastic tarp, the sail will allow water to pass through. Most of the water will gravitate to the low point, so be careful about putting a planter under that point In a moderate rain it will take the brunt of the flow, while the rest of the sail will allow a "mist" to penetrate.
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Not like a fiberglass. This board is best for beginners. If you are advanced enough to duck dive you may want to invest in a better board. I got this board as my first board. VERY buoyant!!!
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I think its nylon mesh and its of high quality. Not sure anything will be "scratch proof".
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Yes, it's a really good tarp. It lasted the summer and has withstood lots of rain, the searing sun, and many wind gusts of over 45 MPH. I plan on getting a bigger one for my boat.
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Hello A. Salyer, the outer covering I'd say is quite durable. However, the handles that I tie together for our need would not take the stress of a river rafting. We are simply floating in Hood Canal, something like a lake. Individually, I don't see why it could not work on a gentle river.
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I'd think it would last a long while. Very sturdy. I was worried about getting a "soft" surfboard. I needn't have been.
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I would send it back. These boats are not very good quality. My grandson's first one broke. I got him another one and it also broke quickly.
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Ours has not broken and we are pretty rough with it because we used it inside a homemade mermaid costume. In order to fit the monofin inside the costume, we had to roll it up and squeeze it down the skin-tight bodice. It easily survived the roll-up. The straps have not broken yet either. But we're conscious of rinsing it off and storing it in the garage when my daughter is done swimming with it. Hope that helps. Good luck!
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Its not built to be water proof. It is slightly resistant to water, especially if you scotch guard the bag before first use. The fabric seems to be quite resilient to wear and tear. I have used mine for almost a year now and no wear marks or holes are evident. Hope this helps.