Showing posts with label cold water. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cold water. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The OS Systems Spirit Drysuit

The OS Systems Spirit Drysuit

I own the Spirit drysuit and have used it to extend my paddling season to all 12 months of the year here in Michigan.
Since absolutely NO water gets in via latex wrist and neck seals , you stay nice and toasty warm inside.
The breathable fabric isn't insulated, so you'll need to wear a baselayer like Capilene or PolarTech underneath.


Friday, October 10, 2008

Dress to swim - everytime you paddle

Cold water removes heat from the body 25 times
as fast as cold air.

http://www.enter.net/~skimmer/openboat.pdf


COLD WATER + NO PFD = NO CHANCE !

http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/TP/Tp13822/menu.htm


Do not consider air temperature when
estimating the risk of cold water immersion!