Re: [Paddlewise] New Year's Paddle

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_interlog.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 17:24:01 -0500
rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote:

> As for the issue of using pogies and risking the problem of having bare
> hands during a rescue (for attaching sprayskirt, etc.), there are some
> real light flexible neoprene gloves on the market.  In and of themselves
> they would not really give you enough warmth when paddling in cold
> weather but used in conjunction with pogies they would give you the best
> of both worlds: warmth and comfort while paddling: a modicum of hand
> warmth for effecting rescue tasks.

Anyone try the Seal Skinz in this manner?  I've heard good and bad
things about them.  I've been wandering about how good they'd
be (compared to neoprene) once flooded.   I guess one advantage
over the neoprene is a bit of breathability.

Mike



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