> -----Original Message----- > From: Robert C. Cline [mailto:rccline_at_swbell.net] snip > > How long can you stay immersed in 50 to 54 degree water with > the farmer john > before "the shakes" begin? > Upon reading this question it brought to mind the phrase - "Try before you die." Applies to clothing, gear, safety equipment, etc. I frequently will take a swim for a few minutes in my paddling gear before setting out on a cold weather paddle (that's most of the year here<g>). If something isn't right or my reactions aren't normal it's good to find out when the nice warm car is just yards away. (this provides good incentive to hit those braces when needed!!) It's also a good time to practice self-rescues. Robert, congrats on taking the WW course - my feeling is that WW experience and skills cross-over into sea kayaking quite nicely. And WW paddling is FUN in and of itself. Dave Seng Juneau, Alaska *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jan 11 2000 - 12:37:19 PST
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