RE: [Paddlewise] fuzzy rubber - NE winters - NOT!

From: Jed <jluby_at_teamnorthatlantic.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:27:13 -0500
>I use mine here in New England mainly for Dec (sometimes Jan)
>kayaking and early spring kayaking and feel it gives me an
>adequate margin of safety should I wet exit, and it is all
>I need to keep the winter/spring chill off when out of the
>kayak exploring etc.

	Forgive me for jumping in here on the details.  I don't own any
Fuzzy-Rubber but I think it's great and everyone should have some. I'm a bit
alarmed at the thought of using it for water below 50 degrees. I don't know
where you paddle, only that your email address is for UNH. I live in NH and
the water in this part of NE is far too cold for Fuzzy-Rubber only during
the months of Dec - March. For me and many others this is dry-suit season (I
personally wear my dry-suit from Nov through April). Fuzzy-Rubber is
adequate for immersion during our summers but definitely not our winters.
Heck, some wear Fuzzy-Rubber to our pool sessions and these are heated
pools. Have you tried taking your Fuzzy-Rubber for a swim in December after
you've broken the ice?  If so, my hat's off to you! You must have an
incredible metabolism to maintain core temp while soaking in 35 degree
water.

Jed

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