Re: [Paddlewise] Wet Suits in Coldwater

From: <Rcgibbert_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 18:26:56 EST
In a message dated 3/12/2003 4:42:14 PM Central Standard Time, 
ratten_at_uow.edu.au writes:


> This ENHANCES the wetsuits
> inherent ability to trap a thin layer of water next to the skin, and SLOW
> the flushing of this warm water and hence cooling of the body.
> This is the ONLY time I wear cotton on the water.  And in cold, wet
> conditions, the undergarment also enhances the warmth retaining qualitities
> of a wetsuit once you are OUT of the water.  


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