> I hadn't thought of the neck as being a source of heat loss but since it > contains major arteries, I guess so. I wonder if a fleece head band worn > around the neck would be a) comfortable and b) efficient? I have a thinsulate double-layered helmet (and a silk helmet), or really a hood, but seriously considering buying a neprene one. The problem is that neoprene seems to give me allergic reactions and the silk would not be very useful under it because it will definitely get wet when capsizing. A small woder: when I did capsize last spring (water temps +4 degrees Centigrades, I suppose it is something like 36 or 38F?) the thinsulate hood felt safe & warm. No cold shock. Has anyone any experience in that issue? Ari *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Mar 12 1999 - 11:52:56 PST
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