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Make all your soft-goods super waterproof

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Phil-X-
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holy shit

Nov 11 2011 11:17PM
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.Hugo.
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I NEED this!
Nov 12 2011 12:08PM
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JStrathern
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do want
Nov 12 2011 12:08PM
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kzrstf
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Nov 12 2011 12:15PM
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CheddarJack
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the thing is with this stuff is that it only repels water-based substances. any dry shit like dirt or oil-based etc. so once it gets dirty good luck washing it...
and id like to know how well this stuff sticks to the surface
Nov 12 2011 12:15PM
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.AR6rider.
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Look up Rain-X.


Nov 12 2011 12:42PM
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IVOVI
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http://www.neverwet.com/contact-us.php

you can select id like to purchase product at the bottom of the form thing.
Nov 12 2011 12:53PM
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Petersaurusrex
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"water and heavy oils will just shoot off"

Learn to comprehend what you are watching. I do agree that dry shit would be a pan in the ass though.
Nov 12 2011 12:59PM
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Orrin
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That's actually so cool and practical, will need to find some of this stuff!
Nov 12 2011 1:44PM
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yuck
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ih my god that is amazing. the wetsuit industry will die when people can just surf in thei clothes with this shit on it
Nov 12 2011 1:49PM
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ReignMan
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oh shit
Nov 12 2011 2:00PM
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rudager
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Rain-X is the greatest thing ever. It can be pissing rain or wet snow, and you can still see fine. I found it impossible to wash my windshield though with a squeegee
Nov 12 2011 2:05PM
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Slizger
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What if you sprayed it into water?
Mind blown
Nov 12 2011 2:09PM
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monkatizer
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watch all of these:

http://www.neverwet.com/videos-news.php

Nov 12 2011 2:10PM
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Jahrassicpark
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man do I want this
Nov 12 2011 2:13PM
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monkatizer
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Nov 12 2011 2:19PM
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benJAHmin
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WIZARDRY I SAY!
Nov 12 2011 2:25PM
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jibjunkie
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threads just requested my sample
Nov 12 2011 2:28PM
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skithesprings
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So, I guess none of you have ever bought a DWR coated soft shell huh?

this shit isn't new...
Nov 12 2011 2:41PM
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skithesprings
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you do realize that wetsuits don't keep you dry, they just insulate you...

surfing in waterproof clothes would provide no insulation at all.
Nov 12 2011 2:44PM
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Pool.
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with dirt.......its in the word dirty
Nov 12 2011 2:48PM
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firstdropkid
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Where do I get this stuff?
Nov 12 2011 2:50PM
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-Mugatu
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Well obviously the technology isnt new but being able to apply it on anything you want, rather than having to buy a "DWR coated soft shell" to get a waterproof jacket, you could just spray it on a hoodie. Also, using it on electronics, sure you could buy a waterproof case but they are normally way to bulky.
Nov 12 2011 2:51PM
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triebby
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Pretty sure T-Wall has been doing prototype testing for their hover skis for a few years now. Good thought, you're just a little too late.
Nov 12 2011 2:53PM
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rudager
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Don't think it would work on electronics. What happens with electronics is that the liquid gets onto the board and creates shorts through out the board. Simply spraying that on wouldn't waterproof it.
Nov 12 2011 3:14PM
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Steezy_IN_KC
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Damn... must have! always fresh kicks...
Never wet and frozen 6X tall tee...
Wearing hoodies as Ski jackets now. #winning!
Nov 12 2011 3:36PM
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-Mugatu
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Ill take it you didnt watch the videos posted above... They spray it on a calculator and submerge it, works fine, then they spray it only on the outside of an iphone, not the board or anything, and it worked fine aswell.
Nov 12 2011 3:40PM
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J.M
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1. spray on paper towel/towel
2. wipe up mess with said towel
3. unlimited use for towel
4. mass produce and sell
5.?????????
6.profit

Nov 12 2011 3:41PM
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rudager
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I have only watched the first video. And after I posted, I thought more of what I had said, and I guess it didn't make sense. Well....I sure showed me
Nov 12 2011 3:44PM
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J.M
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wait........except floor will be wet.......shit.

disregard

Nov 12 2011 3:45PM
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SacZiplock
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Nov 12 2011 3:53PM
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SPskier543
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can this be applied to fiberglass? my boat wil be sooo fast
Nov 12 2011 4:02PM
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Zimmerman
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requested my sample
Nov 12 2011 4:07PM
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BlakeG
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if i put this on a full body wet suit then jumped into a lake or pool would i shoot out of it? also if you put enough of it on your skis/body you would never crash-hence triples of 5 foot kickers
Nov 12 2011 5:30PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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please explain your logic on how this would prevent you from falling.
Nov 12 2011 5:49PM
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BlakeG
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sorry i realize i wasnt clear.....so if you put enough of this on you and your skis you will hover over the snow, and if you never touch the snow you never really fall
Nov 12 2011 5:53PM
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rudager
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No, there'd just be even less friction. You wont hover.
Nov 12 2011 6:00PM
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*monsterskier*
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this is hilarious.
Nov 12 2011 6:02PM
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rareison
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DO. FUCKING. WANT.
Nov 12 2011 6:21PM
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skithesprings
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they already do that for full body swim race suits. it just makes you glide through the water like a boss.
Nov 12 2011 6:23PM
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BlakeG
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yes i know that im not that stupid it was just a little joke lol
Nov 12 2011 6:39PM
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rudager
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No worries. This thread is full of troll science. I like the ideas people have.
Nov 12 2011 6:42PM
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kungfusteeze
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Holy Shit. I always spill shit/other people spill shit on my kicks. I need this now hahaha.
Nov 12 2011 7:15PM
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Broseph_Stalin
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i would put it on my skis, yay spring skiing
Nov 12 2011 7:19PM
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NJurkiewicz
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holy fuck I want this shit now ahaha waiting for an update on this stuff!
Nov 12 2011 7:32PM
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Dan.
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But then rappers wouldn't have to buy a new pair of air force 1s every day. I see the shoe industry killing this off before it kills off their business.
Nov 12 2011 7:35PM
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Montana_Hoodrat
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or you'd shoot the other way down to the bottom!!

The cool thing is when you got out you'd be dry. really sick if you sprayed it in your hair!
Nov 25 2011 12:19AM
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terrible_skier
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do wanttttt, never need a rain jacket again, just hoodies and tees from now on
Nov 25 2011 12:29AM
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FerrisBueller
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so spraying this on my bases!
Nov 25 2011 12:39AM
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Montana_Hoodrat
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might try this for $10
Nov 25 2011 12:50AM
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FerrisBueller
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so spraying this on my bases!
Nov 25 2011 1:30AM
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