I would think Instadry material would be a poor choice for gloves. I don't get more than a year out of Kevlar gloves.
However, I feel that extreme longevity is a much overrated benefit in a wetsuit, when compared to stretch, comfort and warmth. I've had plenty of the former, in fact I think one 5mm suit is still standing in the corner of my garage!
But seriously, my Henderson 3mm gold seal lasted three years of extensive spearfishing and teaching use, but it's well pretty shot now. My 7mm Hyperstretch is still going strong after 3 seasons of moderate use, also spearfishing, although the stretchy stuff does pill.
I think the Instadry will be the warmest 3mm I'll have for a fairly long time... then I'll rash it and get the next greatest thing to hit the market!
Chad
Here's the Instadry after a big stretching tear from my kayak cleat. In the close up you can see the fabric in the middle, it's a four way stretch fiber that keeps the suit from overstretching and returning to the original shape and fit. (Well except for this obvious exception.)
However, I feel that extreme longevity is a much overrated benefit in a wetsuit, when compared to stretch, comfort and warmth. I've had plenty of the former, in fact I think one 5mm suit is still standing in the corner of my garage!
But seriously, my Henderson 3mm gold seal lasted three years of extensive spearfishing and teaching use, but it's well pretty shot now. My 7mm Hyperstretch is still going strong after 3 seasons of moderate use, also spearfishing, although the stretchy stuff does pill.
I think the Instadry will be the warmest 3mm I'll have for a fairly long time... then I'll rash it and get the next greatest thing to hit the market!
Chad
Here's the Instadry after a big stretching tear from my kayak cleat. In the close up you can see the fabric in the middle, it's a four way stretch fiber that keeps the suit from overstretching and returning to the original shape and fit. (Well except for this obvious exception.)
