Re: [Paddlewise] cold hands

I have worn neoprene pogies over bare hands down to about 15 F
with no real problems, even though I usually have problems with
cold.  I use a wooden paddle shaft which doesn't conduct away the
heat as much as some shafts. I always take neoprene gloves with me
in the kayak in case I have to go into the water, since the pogies
would be attached to the paddle and would be pretty useless if I
were in the water even if I took them off the paddle.  The rest of
me is protected by a drysuit with fleece underneath.  Once at
about 0-5 F I tried the gloves under the pogies, but found it too
bulky.  It would have been better if my gloves were the kind with
the pre-curved fingers.

John

Arthur Hebert wrote:
> 
> I am sure you northern boys and girls can help out this southern boy on this
> one.  I have paddled in some cold weather in the past but I guess today must
> have been the coldest including the wind factor. I say that due to the fact
> that I did not have enough protection for my hands.
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