WetFatCat
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What are advantages of polyolefin against lycra as diving skin material? Is it just another shop's money-maker or something really useful?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Polyolefin (Bioply) vs Lycra? Does it worth extra $$?
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Polyolefin actually has some insulation value when worn in water. It will also dry faster than lycra.
Are you looking at an Aeroskin product?
Are you looking at an Aeroskin product?
almitywife
Vegemite Mod
ive been diving in the tropics in p2 suits (aeroskins) for 10yrs now
it gives at least some protection against wind on the boat and it wicks away moisture better than lycra
hubby wore lycra once and changed to the p2 suits as on the boat he was complaining of cold
cheers
it gives at least some protection against wind on the boat and it wicks away moisture better than lycra
hubby wore lycra once and changed to the p2 suits as on the boat he was complaining of cold
cheers
piikki
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It def seems to hold on better than basic lycra, and like mentioned it has a bit of warmth factor. Also, it squeezes fattyduddies together better 
I use mine for sun protection because I am lightskinned and it works for that very well. I don't think lycra has much UV-protection. I am pretty happy I invested few extra bucks on Aeroskin.
I use mine for sun protection because I am lightskinned and it works for that very well. I don't think lycra has much UV-protection. I am pretty happy I invested few extra bucks on Aeroskin.
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