25th January 2009, 04:04 PM
you're lucky if you never get wet in goretex! I personally find it gets clogged up so doesn't breathe, the DWR rubs off and it wets out, especially if used for site-wear where its exposed to mud and grit. I also find the membrane wears off in high-abrasion areas like shoulders and knees so it stop's working. Much prefer Vapour-rise with an outer hardshell to stick over it it really buckets down, but then some people slate that and insist on Paramo....but that is way too pricey for site.
One thing I did transfer from climbing to site, was not using cotton t-shirts if its even remotely damp out there. They soak up moisture and sweat and stay damp and clammy, yeeeuk, good for giving you a chill. Capilene tops will wick moisture away, not smell so bad and dry quick, Merino wool is even better, but very pricey!
One thing I did transfer from climbing to site, was not using cotton t-shirts if its even remotely damp out there. They soak up moisture and sweat and stay damp and clammy, yeeeuk, good for giving you a chill. Capilene tops will wick moisture away, not smell so bad and dry quick, Merino wool is even better, but very pricey!