RE: [Paddlewise] Wetsuit sizing help needed for Newbie

From: Bob Denton <gulfstream_at_flinet.com>
Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 07:59:27 -0400
The problem is that I wouldn't enjoy paddling in a 7mm wet suit. I
rented mine in San Pedro and remember feeling like The Michelin Man at
the time. Even my own 6mm hasn't been out of the closet for years and
only gets used for diving the FL Springs.

When I lived in Cape Town, I could handle 30 to 45 minutes in the water
without a wet suit in mid summer. I guess temperatures were in the low
60s with air temps in the high 90s. Today, I don't get wet unless the
water is really close to 80F or above.

Again, Sandy should really re-think her whole program. Cold water is a
killer!

Btw I went to high school in Lenox. Which waterfalls are you referring
to?

cya



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