Re: [Paddlewise] wearing PFDs in hot weather

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 19:23:19 -0700
Dave Williams wrote:
> 
> Elaine wrote,
> > [snip]  I can't see through my
> sunglasses after the salt dries on them. I'm >going to try the bandanna
> right away. Thanks!
> 
> One thing I do to keep water from beading on my sunglasses is to lick them
> on both sides, then either swish 'em around in the saltwater a bit or splash
> a little of my drinking water on 'em.  It seems to have the same affect as a
> product called Rain X used on car windshields.  I don't think there is
> anything special about my saliva, so it should work for you too :-)

Rain X wears off -- and as others have mentioned, it may injure/inactivate any
anti-glare coating on your glasses.

A safer alternative is a small pad of chamois in a plastic bag in a PFD
pocket.  Been using one of these the last 6 months, and it totally absorbs
salt water, sun cream, sweat, saliva, etc.

BTW, saliva leaves a smeary mess, in my experience.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR

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