At 09:56 AM 2/23/01 -0500, ralph diaz wrote: >From: <JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com > >> > > > Silly question: I was of the understanding that wetsuits should be worn >next > > > to the skin with no intervening layers, and that additional cold weather > > > clothing should be worn over it. Some one suggested to me that polypro >long > > > underwear could be worn under the wetsuit, and was better than wearing >it > > > over a wetsuit. > > > > > > Which is better? > > > > > > > Joe's response seems to be the standard answer --- you want some water >next > > to the skin, but as little volume of water to heat as possible, and as >little > > circulation, or "flushing" as possible. To the question of warming layers > > OVER the wetsuit, sure: there is some value in insulation over the suit, > > assuming you're talking dry state. The desired state. But if you swim >this > > outfit, the fleece, or whatever you are wearing on top of the neoprene, is > > going to function best as a sea anchor, and will provide absolutely no > > warmth. Just a clarification in case anyone thought that Polartec over > > neoprene would add insulation during a swim. > >Several points. When I have worn a wet suit, really just a farmer john >type, I have found that wearing a polypro long sleeve top under the upper >portion of the suit was of some benefit. This was partly as a rash guard as >mentioned by Joe and also as a bit more insulation both when over the water >and in it. When I wear a wet suit top I usually wear a long sleeve silk top underneath (Eddie Bauer carries them). It's extremely thin, works as a layer to prevent abrasion, and besides, wearing silk makes me feel pretty. *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Feb 23 2001 - 07:32:24 PST
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