> From: Rick Sylvia[SMTP:Rick.Sylvia_at_ferginc.com] > > I don't understand all the interest in wearing gloves for warm weather > paddling....what am I missing? I just put on some sun block and go. > Unfortunately, my skin is so sensitive that sun block (regardless of SPF) does nothing for me. My hands are the most sensitive. > I'm on the southern end of the Cheseapeake Bay, so the middle of summer > temperatures can stay in the mid 90's for weeks, with humidity that makes > you break into a sweat just going to the mailbox and back. > I live in NJ where the temperatures and humidity are the same as yours. Gloves actually help to keep me cooler. > So again..... what am I missing? > Maybe someday I'll *toughen up*. It sure would be a lot easier. Debbie Reeves Sandy Hook, NJ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Jan 17 2001 - 14:37:39 PST
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