The results of Jim's research into wet suits vs dry suits are certainly surprising. Perhaps local experimentation is in order using Ralph's group swim suggestion? If someone medically-trained devises a protocol, that is. The suggestion of an early spring, carefully monitored, group swim is an excellent one. Experience ought to be the best teacher. Maybe--before immersion-- watch a video clip of a polar bear club in action, to realize how much warmer we will be? Shirley *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Mar 12 2003 - 06:25:41 PST
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