Posted by Eins on December 27, 2000 at 22:43:49:
In Reply to: Re: definitions posted by Jason on December 27, 2000 at 19:08:17:
I beg to differ. Compressed neoprene still has thermal properties while crushed neo has none.
This is due to significant bubbles still existing in compressed neo while crushed has none (significant ones) left.
The general compression discussion with MHK revealed that basically ANY material compresses at significant depth and that includes crushed neo. It also revealed that the degree to which crushed neo compresses is maybe measurable but likely not relevant to recreational diving.
The thermal properties of crushed neoprene are similar to other non-metal materials of the same thickness. If we can agree that it is basically the air bubbles that insulate, not the rubber, then we should also agree that crushed neo does not have any diver-relevant thermal properties, no matter whether it is thicker than Trilam or not.
Talking to other drysuit owners is a good idea. Doing some desk research beforehand is too because it prepares you with some of the concepts.
Eins