Re: [Paddlewise] Cold Water Gasp / Headgear

You can also easily and cheaply stow a couple of those old fashioned
swimming caps that girls used to have to wear in pools.  That small amount
of additional rubber underneath your hood (in my case a tuiliq) may be just
enough protection against a relatively quick immersion of the skull.

Tom Joyce

> "Hi All, Could anyone recommend a thermal skull cap/hood to help with
> hypothermia?  Preferably one that is not as restrictive as the neoprene
> divers types.
> Thanks, Peter Rattenbury, Australia. "
> Peter, have you tried the thinner, 2 mm neoprene surfers beanies? Quite a
> few surfer's use them here in Victoria, maybe they are not as widespread
up
> your way with the warmer water. I have one with a Velcro fastened strap.
> Cost about $35.00. I know RipCurl make one, they have a website
> http://www.ripcurl.com.au/, search "classic surf cap", $39.95. These
things
> cover your ears, so I find them a pest to wear for too long. I leave it in
> the day hatch and pull it out for rolling sessions in winter, or breezy
> conditions.
> The diver's hoods I've tried are too thick and hard to get on.
> Cheers, Peter Treby


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