I paddle in the Falkland Islands with a water temp of about 4C. I wear a 3mm full wetsuit with a fleece over the top. I also wear a water/wind proof cag over that. I nevr wear waterproof trousers but wear thick neoprene socks and old trainers (I find the shoes uncomfortable!). On very cold days I wear Pogies or neoprene gloves. I stay quite warm. If the conditions are rough I also wear my neoprene 'gimp' hood (very attractive!!!) I am a rather well built paddler and couldn't squezze a tissue paper between me and my wetsuit!!! Hope that helps Steve Dent > I have a question regarding cold water/weather clothing and here it is: > If I were wearing a farmer john style wetsuit, water proof socks, mid calf > booties with a good outer sole, and a paddling or splash top, gloves, etc., > would it be appropriate to wear a "core layer" garment under the farmer john > or over it? I am trying to decide on acceptable late spring gear for the > purposes of taking the training I want and starting earlier than June or > July!! *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Mar 11 2003 - 05:54:51 PST
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