by DanTheMan » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:17 pm
by elliottwill » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:59 pm
by Brad Marshall » Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:03 pm
by MoapaPk » Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:21 pm
by nartreb » Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:24 pm
by klk » Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:54 pm
by Brad Marshall » Fri Apr 16, 2010 5:12 pm
jdzaharia wrote:GoreTex definitely has a finite lifespan. This photo shows an example, that cannot be explained by sweat or condensation.
by Brad Marshall » Fri Apr 16, 2010 5:15 pm
nartreb wrote:This is especially so at the knees where the mebrane was in direct contact with the cool, soaked outer layer. Also, your knees would stay sweaty (less evaporation inside the pants) because your skin at the knees would be in contact with the pants much of the time.
by Brad Marshall » Fri Apr 16, 2010 5:19 pm
by sneakyracer » Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:18 am
by Diego Sahagún » Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:46 am
DanTheMan wrote:Not having a pair of lightweight rain pants, I decided to put on OR Mentor Goretex pants to commute by bicycle in the rain. When I got to work about 15 minutes later I had a big wet spot on each knee. I don't think it was sweat, because everywhere else was dry. If the water repellent coating wears off does the Goretex lose it's waterproofness? For the price of these pants, and their intended use, I would have hoped they could keep me dry for 15 minutes in the rain.
by lowlands » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:36 am
by mtngeek » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:37 am
DanTheMan wrote:Not having a pair of lightweight rain pants, I decided to put on OR Mentor Goretex pants to commute by bicycle in the rain. When I got to work about 15 minutes later I had a big wet spot on each knee. I don't think it was sweat, because everywhere else was dry. If the water repellent coating wears off does the Goretex lose it's waterproofness? For the price of these pants, and their intended use, I would have hoped they could keep me dry for 15 minutes in the rain.
by liferequiresair » Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:15 am
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