Re: Wetsuits - how compare lined versus unlined?
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:41 pm
I would not say it violates the "smooth skin principle". The same suit in a smooth skin would be warmer than a nylon coated suit because the nylon holds some moisture that evaporates when the wind blows over it. But design, fit, and stitching are still the most crucial elements because water movement is the biggest factor. Your suit is probably really warm already from those other features, but it would be warmer if smooth skin. A poor quality smooth skin suit would not would not be warmer than your suit.but my new wetsuit violates the smooth skin principle.
I would not say it violates the "smooth skin principle". The same suit in a smooth skin would be warmer than a nylon coated suit because the nylon holds some moisture that evaporates when the wind blows over it. But design, fit, and stitching are still the most crucial elements because water movement is the biggest factor. Your suit is probably really warm already from those other features, but it would be warmer if smooth skin. A poor quality smooth skin suit would not would not be warmer than your suit.but my new wetsuit violates the smooth skin principle.
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