Re: [Paddlewise] Wetsuit vs. Drysuit

In a message dated 3/22/00 5:53:34 PM, hkp_at_optonline.net writes:

<< The temperatures are now around 42-45 degrees F. Would a 3mm wetsuit
with appropriate layering be sufficient, or does this temperature call
for a full drysuit? >>

You can answer your own question better than anyone. Get all guessed up in 
your best cold water paddling outfit and WITH someone to help go out and swim 
in the water for 10 minutes. If you just huddle you won't get anywhere nearly 
the answer that movement will give you but you'll have an idea. Have someone 
else there with you just in case it is so cold that you can't even get back 
to the shore with ease. I don't think you need the tether and winch suggested 
to me last year but someone to hold the dry towel for you really is a very 
good safety plan. they can tell if you are okay better than you can if you do 
get hypothermic.

Joan Spinner
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