Re: [at-l] pit zips

["Howard D. Lyons, Sr. (\"Turtle\")" <lyons@aryeh.com>]

Tim Hewitt wrote:
> 
> Pat Villeneuve wrote:
> >
> > Hey, Paddler-
> >
> > Have you found the desired raingear? If not, have you thought about
> > adapting something yourself? Nylon jackets aren't that expensive, and it
> > should be relatively easy to open the underarm seams. You could have it
> > done or do it yourself. You wouldn't even have to put in zippers; some
> > Velcro dots or something similar would probably do.
> >
> > If you attempt this, please post the results. I have never had raingear
> > with pit zips. Do they really make a difference?
> 
> Still thrashing a bit - even with the good advice I've received.
> 
> I may have the following anorak sewn for me by a friend. With only 43 days till
> Springer, it seems a slight risk though...
> 
>  http://www.frostlinekits.com/1250.html
> 
> I borrowed a jacket with piut zips on a training hike in September and I liked
> them. It's been nagging at me since then, buy one, don't buy one, buy one, etc.
> I guess with the date coming up so fast I'm starting to get nervous...
> 
> -Paddler
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Pit zips do work well.

I've had real good success spraying nylon with clear high gloss
polyurethane paint.  Don't be afraid to saturate the nylon.

I wouldn't be nervous except for that small shrill voice...I can't make
it out, but I KNOW what it's saying!

Turtle
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