[hodson]

Guys, I have just seen this thread. There are many types of neoprene rubber, primarily used in the manufacture of wet suits (one of my businesses is diving both recreational and commercial). The material comes from two main manufacturing areas, Taiwan and Japan. The Taiwanese material is used in the very cheap wet suits as it is quite inferior to the Japanese product. there are also different strength of material as well. Soft easy to get on and easy to tear. Tuftex, a bit stiffer but nearly impossible to tear. I have just spoken to one of our wet suit suppliers and he would be more than happy to discuss and / or supply wet suit material to anyone that contacts him. He is better able to give you the various strengths etc, will cut to whatever size you require and is a bit of a Cobra enthusiest (although he doesn't own one). The material comes in 2mm, 3mm, 5mm, 7mm, 9mm and I think 11mm.
Ask for Brian at Seatec Ph No. 0296742025

Colin Hodson