From: "PeterO" <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> > Queensland surf lifesavers wearing stinger suits. Alternatively panty hose > body stocking have been suggested by some divers/kayakers in tropical waters > as a protection against stings - it doesn't sound tough but is supposed to > be effective:~) I'll echo Jackie's comments on the value of this for kayakers, if only for sun protection. I've never gone diving without full body protection and almost always prefer a long-sleeved top to a T-shirt with sunscreen when kayaking. The advantage of light clothing over sun screen is that it is a constant protection and doesn't wear off. The latest MEC catalogue came in the mail and Amie and I just returned from there (she wanted to go - that's rare!). They have increased the number of sun protective clothing products with long sleeved T's and other clothes. They've also introduced us to the acronym UPF (clothing equivalent of SPF). We have more options than ever at dressing lightly for protection; take advantage of it. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Mar 24 2002 - 14:12:29 PST
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