Re: [Paddlewise] Whoa Nellie!!

--- "Castle, Rob" <Rob.Castle_at_mail.house.gov> wrote:
...I am still waiting for an answer to my simple question... 
...wanted to hear some opinion as to the proper wearing of layering 
> garments in conjunction with a Farmer John style wetsuit; over or 
> under? 

Rob, 

Obviously even this "simple question" has no "right" answer, so you
were wise to solicit opinions instead of answers.

IMO it is more comfortable both in the boat and in the (cold) water to
wear tights under wet suits of any configuration.  Lycra/spandex tights
are my choice bottom and top (full-coverage sport bra plus a rash guard
top in my case but you do what you need to!).  I think that the layer
of lycra actually increases the insulating value of the layer of water,
but I may be all wet :).  

I use a long-sleeve wetsuit when it's cold (another holy war issue) so
my arms are already covered enough for me.  If I was in a Fmr Jane I
might use either a hydroskin top under or a fuzzy rubber zip thing
over.  Even when the air temp is below freezing I tend to overheat so I
only use a paddle jacket if it's windy or precipitating but have one
handy to cover up when needed.

Of course, now that I am a proud drysuit owner this is all moot as that
is infinitely more comfortable in almost all cases.  YMMV

Jennifer
QCC 600x, Impex Mystic, Feathercraft Khatsalano, WS Alto, Alden star,
homemade wherry.... do you think I have a compulsion??
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