Silk Thermals vs Poly - Prop

[rendezvous 0]

Wanted to know if Silk Thermals are as affective as poly - prop thermals for jumping during the winter in the NE. If not are they any good anyway considering they look really thin. Where can you get Poly-prop Balcalavas.

[Billy 0]

Silk bites,,, get some expedition weight Capilene at your local climbing store,, tops and bottoms,,

[lazerq3 0]

Go poly prop. I've been jumping with them nd have had know problems with the cold. It only took for years in the AF to get them for free !!
jason

[rendezvous 0]

Are they called Poly prop or are there other names for it. Whats the difference between Poly prop and Capilene.

[freeflir29 0]

"It only took for years in the AF to get them for free !!"
Your in the wrong job my friend!!
Polypropilene is the full name. I know you can get them from "Sportsmansguide.com" They aren't all that expensive and the next to goretex sleeping bags and Danner boots some of the best things the Military ever bought!
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[harro 0]

I find Neopreen (spelling??) pretty good. Stuff which wetsuits are made of!
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[PalmettoTiger 1]

if you want to go high-tech check out UnderArmor. Never tried it myself but I saw someone mention it a while ago and it looks interesting.
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[RemiAndKaren 0]

From what I remember,
Capilene is the TM of "Patagonia" for some on of their fabrics. Its a heavier weight fabric then Poly pro. You can get normal or heavier Polypro without paying the extra money you need to have the Patagonia logo by getting "Lifa". Any outdoor or hunting store should have the Lifa products.
Silk does not have as good wicking properties as Polypro. Plus its more expensive, plus its a bitch to wash.
Remi
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