Re: [Paddlewise] Whoa Nellie!!

From: <Harley1941_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 19:40:19 EST
In a message dated 3/12/2003 1:29:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
pylka_at_castle.net writes:

> But that's the main job of the wetsuit!!!  You really don't need a
> conduit to permit more cold water to get under there... I wouldn't call 
> this
> 'assisting'...
> 

       Years ago, back before there was much information on cold water 
paddling, I put on my wet suit over a cotton tee shirt. I almost froze. I was 
doing white water and paddling hard, but getting colder and colder. Finally I 
took the tee shirt off because it was cold on my arms. Guess what? I warmed 
right up. From that experience, I determined that I don't need anything under 
my wet suit wicking the heat from my body. I know that the modern fabrics do 
not wick like cotton, but they do wick some and that will wick heat. 

If you woke up breathing, congratulations. You have another chance,
Ronnie

    


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