Re: [Paddlewise] Cold and skills

From: Steve Cramer <cramersec_at_charter.net>
Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 13:06:49 -0400
On 5/20/2010 12:46 PM, James Farrelly wrote:
> I told my wife and daughter about the two deaths. My 14 yr old
> daughter didn't seem to get it so I filled a glass with ice water and
> had her stick her hand in for about 30 seconds. She said it really
> hurt after about ten seconds. I seem to have made an impression.

How about a follow-up? Put her hand in a neoprene glove and see how long 
she can last. It may reinforce the habit of putting on that icky rubber 
suit every day and give her a little piece of mind. And you, too.

Steve
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Steve Cramer
Athens, GA
http://www.savvypaddler.com
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