I have a NRS hydroskin farmer john and a long sleeve top. These are 0.5 mm neoprene with a fleece lining. They are claimed to be equivalent of 2.5mm neoprene. I would like to increase the effectiveness of this system for my short trips up north where the water temp may be around 50 degF (10 degC). Do you think any combination of the following would increase the effectiveness closer to that of a 3-4 mm full wetsuit. 1. Light to mid weight poly pro bottoms and top underneath. (Polartech 200 type fleece will not fit.) 2. Paddle jacket (adjustable neoprene wrist and neck closures, ie not drytop) and waterproof pants over the outside. 3. Prefilling suit with water before paddling. (Idea being that on immersion I might have less heat loss to initial water warming). I have not spent any significant time in water under 60 degF (15.5 degC) in the hydroskins. Even with the things listed above, am I just fooing myself into thinking I have hypothermia protection with the hydroskins when water temp is 50 degF. What would you consider a good pre-paddle test for appropriate clothing? 1. 15 min float with no chilling 2. 15 min float with no shivering 3. 30 min float with no shivering 4. 15 min swimming with no chilling 5. Other Mark J. Arnold Mark J. Arnold *************************************************************************** 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 Mon May 28 2001 - 17:22:14 PDT
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