[Paddlewise] Cold Hands

I was recently paddling on the Chesapeake Bay when the water was in the 30's 
and the air was about 24 degrees.  I use neoprene hunting gloves commonly 
found in K-Mart/Wal-Mart for less than $10.  

I submerged one hand several times right off doing a hard, edged turn and it 
continued to get colder.  I borrowed a pair of pogies and warmed up for about 
15 minutes, then returned them.  My hands stayed warm the remainder of the 
trip.  

I didn't like the feeling of being tied to my paddle so I purchased a pair of 
water resistant mitten shells that are large enough to go over the gloves.  I 
confess I have not had the opportunity to test the theory, but I think they 
would allow me to re-warm my gloved hands and still be able to remove my 
hands from the paddle.

Hope this helps,
Brian Blankinship

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