this marketing bit almost has me sold on cordura:

http://www.marathonseatcovers.com/cordura-is-better.php

They're roughly the same price. I'm not too concerned with manufacturer, as all are roughly the same price, same materials o'kole vs coverking, marathon vs headwater, seems like preference, and most seem happy with all four.

question is wear, i.e. the link above. does the neoprene skin really wear out that quickly? does the neoprene itself degrade? is the neoprene more comfortable because it's actually adding a layer of cushion? i do like all the optional pockets on the cordura route...

TX Ranger