In a message dated 99-08-07 13:44:07 EDT, Jackie writes: << It would be helpful to hear from paddlers the different methods they use for cooling off or staying cool while wearing a wetsuit or drysuit which does not put them at risk of capsizing. >> FWIW - While I'm definitely not a racer (only my pulse races, and that happens in situations aside from kayaking) and I haven't had to paddle in cool/cold water when temps were above the 80s, the following has worked for me: dip my hat in the water and jam the soaking thing back onto my head - paddle a bit slower on the hotter days - do a deep high brace occasionally - scull "for support" occasionally. I do occasionally roll to get cooled down also, but that may be outside the "not put them at risk of capsizing" box. The PFD is always on and zipped when I'm on the water. The 3mm farmer john wetsuit is worn in early spring and late fall, and the Goretex drysuit is worn in winter. By the way - I've owned a coated (non-breathable) drysuit, and also a coated drytop, but I couldn't paddle safely in either of them, because I got too hot. Goretex is awfully expensive, but it's more than worth it IMNSHO. Bill Hansen *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Aug 08 1999 - 16:14:47 PDT
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