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dspin7x
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Anyone know what 2000mm is on pants, like how waterproof is that i have no idea
Jun 28 2003 3:05PM
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dspin7x
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come on someone must know
Jun 28 2003 5:30PM
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Dr.Dealgood
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i think it means how much area is covered with the waterproofing stuff. if you want waterproof stuff, then try and get something wtih taped seams.
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Jun 28 2003 5:35PM
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EastCoastPride
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2000mm is like nothing. Good Predators are like 20,000. Oakley Puffy's are 4,000 for example.


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Jun 28 2003 5:36PM
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dspin7x
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ya thats what i figured, teh 2x4s are only 2000mm i was going to get them but that sucks ass
Jun 28 2003 5:39PM
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A_T_K
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go with h/h, they have 15,000mm waterproofedness and taped seams

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Jun 28 2003 5:47PM
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dspin7x
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ya im tryign but does anyone know where you can buy H/h online besides their site because they are sold out of everything on there
Jun 28 2003 5:48PM
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robski1
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yeah 2,000mm isnt water proof. thats water resistant. A good water proof breathable coat or pant will be at around 10,000mm for waterproofing and around the same for breathability. if you have a pant that is like 15,000mm waterproof and only 2000mm breathable your still going to get wet. and i thing that the mm rating is the amount of pressure it takes for water to soak through the product.
Jun 28 2003 7:17PM
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robski1
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oh yeah, and to be officially waterproof the pants/jacket have to have taped seams. But then again, just because something has taped seams doesnt mean the fabric itself is h2o proof. and just make sure that whatever you get that its actually breathable because if its not you will own a one man suana.
Jun 28 2003 7:23PM
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dspin7x
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ya i think 15 is good, 30 is just over kill youre not going to be able to let your sweat evaporate then you will just get wet from teh inside.

But does anyone know ANYWHERE online that sells helly hansen
Jun 29 2003 1:01AM
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Ds91260
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oakley aint waterproof fo shit
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Jun 29 2003 1:05AM
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Ahmets_Brother
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now i get it

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Jun 29 2003 10:48AM
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2,000mm is NOT how much area of your jacket is waterproofed! 2,000mm is actually a rating they use after they test a section of material using a water column test. They keep adding water until some leaks through the material, and 2,000 is the amount of water that the material can handle, so yes, a jacket thats 15000mm IS much better. I think the mm is millimeters, so the water column would be 2000mms tall by the time the water leaks through. is this making sense?
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Jun 29 2003 10:53AM
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360spins
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^ Yeah, she has it right. The other thing to consider is how the seam-sealing. Some companies put a half-decent laminate in for the watercolumn measure, but cheap out on the seam sealing. The fabric is waterproofed before the garment is put together, so once it is there are thousands of needle holes where it was stiched. Look for 100% of seams being sealed, not just major seams. You can ususally tell by turning it inside out and looking around at it. Good waterproofing + no seam seal = you standing around in the rain wearing cheeze cloth.
Jun 29 2003 3:34PM
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HVskier
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my oakley lab coat is water proof in the body part but not the sleeves. I highly recomend nik wax waterproofing, I put it on and it made my jacket completely waterproof
Jun 29 2003 6:36PM
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schlonginator
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my HH are 25 000mm Best ever pants !! they cost a sit load but they are tough and water proof as fuck. Never have my legs gotten wet


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Jun 29 2003 8:42PM
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dspin7x
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ya so does ANYONE know where to get helly hansen online, COME ON SOMEONE HELP ME OUT
Jun 29 2003 9:27PM
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Ahmets_Brother
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dynastar slothing has souper nice water proofness. its like 25,000 and 20,000 breathable

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Jun 30 2003 9:41AM
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Itsbackfliptime
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go to a shop or something to buy H/H you can usually get pretty good deals.

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Jun 30 2003 10:28AM
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