PVC type rain suits seem to crack and fall apart really easily when it gets cold. How is the pvc/nylon in the cold?
527156
In reality nothing last forever. I'm planing to used a couple times and discarted..yes PVC not only crack but tend to get cold that how lose it flexibility and cracks using it with nylon looks more stronger.. But we see if pass the text.
527157
Sorry, but I can't answer this. Suit is not used in the cold weather. Hubby is a Golf Superintendent and uses it during the summer rains when he is working on the course.
527158
My husband has been using his for 7 years many days in cold weather with no cracking issues
1496832
I have never used it in snow, but in driving rain and it kept all moisture and wetness out. However, the material is "breathable" which means it has fine pores. Been covered in heaps of snow for long periods of time MIGHT allow some moisture to seep through, but that is just a guess. I know these were originally designed for kayak trips, so I don't think snow use was factored in. Sorry couldn't be more help.
600061
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.
387400
I live in panam, so I don`t know about cold. but with the water splashing they are perfect. I do recomen them.
899624
We always put the cover supplied over the tent which really insulated the entire tent / we even brought an extra tarp for rain - if needed - it wasn't needed - have not used it in winter but I bet it would be air tight and as warm (as possible) even in cold weather! We tested it prior to use with a water hose - not one drop of water came in the tent! We had a couple of cool mornings (40's) but very cozy inside the tent! Betty P. from VT
1675803
That is a tough question. I can tell you the material is a woven mesh both inside and out. There isn't that plastic on the inside that gets brittle in the cold and breaks apart. We get some snow here but haven't had any recently so tough to judge. We do get a lot of rain and it is doing well in that. Also the colors faded much faster than I expected.
180577
Mine came with the nylon version which I think is much better, Plastic does not handle cold very well,Also I can repair the nylon if need be.
1956917
I have not yet used this suit. I did inspect it upon my receipt of it and the material feels plastic-y and resilient. Any Tyvek suit is going to be challenged by exposure to soil, rocks, snags, etc. Be careful with it and you should be fine.
145915
I would say its waterproof in the same way a regular nylon jacket is waterproof. in some serious downpour it will get wet. I bought this for shooting a beach assignment. It was not the kind of shoot with 3 assistants lugging a heavy pelican case across the sand. I wanted something lightweight that could be zipped up.Works just fine for me.
121281
This tube fits in a nylon fitted open top cover, so with the cover on, the bottom would be nylon with two handles and a front plastic tow rope connection. I would not advise using on snow with the nylon cover. will probably shred it up. But you could try without cover. The bottom is the same as rest of tube. Heavy guage PVC, or whatever towable tubes are made of.
612835
I haven't gotten this suit wet because I'm using it in a dry location, but my guess would be NO to both questions. The suit seems to be made out of some sort of strong, coated, paper-like material. It's 100% high density polyethylene and NOT heat resistant. I think either an autoclave or washing with water would destroy it. It MIGHT be able to be dry cleaned but I haven't tried that yet. It is disposable.
597729
This is more pliable than most other hoses I have owned...it really depends upon the temperature in the air when you are trying to roll up the hose. When it's cold <40 degrees it can be a little squirrelly.
1817899
Were I you, I would contact the manufacturer of the heat tape or the manufacturer of the pvc pipe. There is a new kind of anti freezing "tape " that is being recommended. It is a copper wire wrapped in some kind of insulator. I am only a consumer.
301812
it works for a while here in 110 PLUS weather. I'm not sure about colder weather. It worked for about 6 months then began to loosen and hang down again. Good Luck! P.S. I used GORILLA GLUE and it has been doing better!
996408
I wouldn't describe it as cheap plastic at all. I believe it's canvas if a sort. It's a quality product, good seams, good construction. I have a bow rider and when we get rain here it rains fast. I probably had a couple hundred pounds of water in the front section and it didn't leak at all. Had to siphon the water out as it was too heavy to try and just push out by hand. Also the straps are attached well as they've never given up even with that much weight.
471692
Outside nylon inside vinylI go in sewers and duck hunt with them and I patched a hole a year ago with a simple vinyl patch and it has held through heavy use. They do make you sweat!
1607542
These are pretty decent Cordua nylon. What denier I am not sure...I peddled in a lashing rain storm for a brief period and my gear stayed dry...I would believe that the packs are pretty good at repelling water, but if subjected to constant daily rolling down a wet road, rainy conditions your gear will eventually get wet. Easy fix is to purchase a pair of water proof covers that will reject any wet for long periods or long trips where keeping gear dry is essential.