Rob in the Falklands says he uses a 3mm full wetsuit and neoprene socks with fleece on top. Steve is asking about a farmer John suit with fleece and paddletop, mukluks, gloves. Here on the usually-mild but now-frozen Chesapeake, a risk assessment discussion rages. One side says nothin' doing without a drysuit at this time. Others, equipped with what Steve suggests, are eager to get onto the water--at least in fairly protected, >2 ft water. Assume advanced beginner skills: "those who have been on longer trips (up to 10 miles, full day outings), have some experience with varying conditions such as winds, and waves, and have good rescue and group-paddling skills." There must be some way of resolving the code red caution of the drysuiters with the more optimistic neoprene-clad. We are scaring each other, and it makes for uncomfortable group paddles. And that's the LAST thing we want on the water! Guidance, probability factors, tales, and wisecracks would be appreciated! Shirley Ireton ireton_at_comcast.net *************************************************************************** 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 - 09:59:27 PST
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