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freestylejibmaster
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hey guys and girls. i went out today in my orage vibe ht 2 jacket today, shoveled the driveway and jibbed my backyard a little while it was snowing. when i came in, my jacket was a little wet. it wasnt soggey but it did let in a little water. i think my jacket has 3000 mm water proofing but im not sure. i was wondering if products like nikwax and revivex will add to the water proofing or if they will just repel the water and still let some through. i just want my jacket to be more water proof and i dont want to get another jacket. thanks
Nov 23 2005 7:18PM
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k2skierk2
Posts: 343 - Karma: 10
A nice thick coat of beaver fat usually works for me.
Nov 23 2005 7:23PM
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nychka
Posts: 1787 - Karma: 61
nikwax, its what im doing to my jacket. i hear its high quality stuff
Nov 23 2005 7:33PM
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beesteagirl
Posts: 87 - Karma: 10
make aure your jacket is clean first. i've noticed that typically when jackets/pants begin to wet out their "pores" are clogged. so clean the jacket in the machine with dry detergent and the recommended temp. when it is done dry it 15-20 min on med heat-- not any hotter. if that doesn't reactivate the DWR on the outer layer, use nikwax.
Nov 23 2005 8:03PM
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froom
Posts: 287 - Karma: 10
I was told explicitly by the reps at my shope to wash jackets/pants with liquid, NOT powder detergent (because the powder clogs the pores),preferably a gentle wash detergent like Zero.

Dry it on LOW heat, or not in the dryer at all. Generally after a high spin cycle, it will dry in 3-6 ours if it freehangs on a hanger (not in the closet).
Nov 28 2005 1:09PM
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