Re: [Paddlewise] hypothermia

From: MR. SOVEREIGN <soverein_at_nanaimo.ark.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 1998 21:04:03 -0800
Not having knowledge in dry suits, I am considering purchasing one.  Are there
any dry suits one can purchase that would be suitable for kayaking and scuba
diving?  A dual purpose use might allow me to slip this one by my accountant.

John C. Winskill wrote:

> Brian Jones wrote:
> >
> > I hate to reopen the discussion of wet suit-dry suit but...
> >
> > When expedition touring over long distances in cold waters and cool air
> > temperatures where any capsize can potentially mean hypothermia, what's the
> > best, most versatile,  and most comfortable protection?
> >
> > Brian
> >
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> Brian;
> A Gortex dry-suit beats all others hands down.
> John Winskill
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