RE: [Paddlewise] cold water article

From: Sisler, Clyde <Clyde.Sisler_at_wang.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 10:38:38 -0500
which, fortunately, wasn't needed.)  It's a very good idea to get in the
habit
of seeing what it would really be like to have to swim before you <have to
swim>!  The few folks who were counting on wet suits at that workshop soon

> That's probably something that should be taped on your foredeck or
someplace you will be constantly reminded.

I'd be interested to know how others dress under the dry suit (don't get too
personal).  Do you dress as you might for air temperatures?

In my case, I won't be out in very cold air temperatures, not much less the
50-60F (I hope).  The water will probably be less than 40-50F though.  I was
kinda planning on synthentic long johns, polortec sweat pants, and a
polortec shirt and/or sweater underneath the dry suit with a heavier winter
wind breaker if needed on the outside.

In any case, I think I will try out whatever combo I come up with by, at
least, wading out chest deep to get a dose of reality.
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