Hi Americanjambo,
We have 2 skin models. The TL 400 is .06 mm thin skin. The hair is normally V looped but we can do single strand injected if requested at no additional cost. We can put on a 1" lace front on this unit at no extra cost if you like. This unit will last as long as a lace unit.
Our other skin unit is the TL 700 which is the New Generation base and it's .03 mm. It can only have V looped venting as it is too thin for single strand injection. The hair line is excellent--as good as any lace unit. Due to the thinness this unit is delicate and usually lasts about a month less than a lace unit.
If you're getting glue through your lace base it's because you're probably putting the lace down before it gets tacky--the glue is still wet and running through the lace. Allow it to dry partially and then put the lace down. That's one of the benefits of a skin unit--you don't have to be concerned with the glue running through. I've know a guy in New Mexico that only wears skin and it's not uncomfortable. Another advantage of skin is that you can use 'Got 2 Be Glued Spiking Glue' for a light bond. The beauty of that is that you can easily change it after a workout--it cleans up with water. I usually get 4-6 days from that type of bond. For people that like to frequently wash their scalp and not spend a lot of time with clean up this is a nice advantage.
Regards,
John