On Fri, 12 Mar 1999 21:48:49 +0200, Ari wrote: I have a thinsulate double-layered helmet (and a silk helmet), or really a hood, but seriously considering buying a neoprene one. <snip> A small wonder: when I did capsize last spring (water temps +4 degrees Centigrade, 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 .......... Ari, et al: I seem to remember reading a post the other night that mentioned the poor performance of thinner hoods with respect to scooping water and causing ear canal problems. I wish I had saved the post. I've lost two of the thinner hoods, aka scull caps. I lost the first one in the early eighties during some storm paddling (recently posted). I should have been wearing a helmet over the thin hood, then it would not have ripped off or scooped up water into my ears. (I normally would have been wearing a helmet, but had lost it just prior to the storm - not at sea). The second hood disappeared during tidal rapid paddling, having been pulled free off the deck - I assume. The second one was a Patagonia model, very comfy, until I lost it, but useless, like the first one, without a helmet for rolling in harsh stuff. I now have a proper divers hood, with a zipper on the back to aid easier placement on my head. It also offers neck and shoulder protection. The zipper is backed by a full inner, looser hood. Very warm. I also have a "Warmers" brand thin neoprene hood with peaked bill over my glasses. I use this one on "no-roll" days and as back-up protection. I wear a polypro liner under the divers hood, as nylon also gives me a reaction. The Warmers brand hood seems fine on its own. A good hood is good for the head, especially important for those who's primary self-rescue strategy relies on the re-entry and roll. Don't know if this is helpful - don't know if any of my posts are helpful, but I sure get a lot of good info from you guys since I subscribed. Doug Lloyd Victoria BC Canada *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Mar 13 1999 - 22:29:45 PST
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