[Paddlewise] Cold Water Clothing

From: Richard L. Casale <RichCasale_at_comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 07:15:41 -0400
I guess I should have included more information during my first post.

I paddle mostly calm in-land rivers, nothing too big, no rough water (in the
winter especially).  I always wear my PDF.  I usually paddle within a 100
feet of shore or less.

Right now I have a NRS HydroSkin Little John wet suit, NRS HydroSkin Gloves,
and a pair of Teva water shoes for paddling.  I was thinking of picking up
an NRS HydroSkin Mysterytop (long sleeves) and some HydroSkin socks.  Under
the Little John and Socks I'll wear my thermax long underwear (synthetic
material that retains your body heat--I've warn it while motorcycleing.  I
was also thinking of maybe adding a windblocker fleese jacket or my Gortex
rain jacket over my PDF for additional wind protection.

You can't roll a pungo so I have no intention of getting a full spray skirt
but a half skirt might be a good idea just to keep the paddle drips off of
my legs.

Do you think this will be enough gear to keep me warm and safe in 50 degree
weather?

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