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Re: less than a minute? VERY doubtful !!
Posted By: Lee In Response To: Re: less than a minute? VERY doubtful !! (Don Beale)
Date: Monday, 25 December 2000, at 10:23 p.m.
: Id have to agree on this one. How about if I count on NOT depending on a
: partner, and figure on being in the water for 5 to 10 minutes? 4mm full
: wetsuit inadequate?: Maybe I'll get a bonus check yet...
Hi Don, I strongly recommend getting on the outfit you have decscribed so far and taking your kayak out to 4ft deep water and floating around in the water for 30 minutes THEN go through whatever rescue feels right. With someone there to cheer you on or drag you out. That really is a meaningful guideline. It will give you time to see where and how your insulation works in a very slow and controlled circumstance. People vary too much in their body fat, fitness and reaction to stress to put such an important issue to universal guidelines. Let alone whether the circumstances of a wet-exit involve more than 10 minutes at the beginning or end of a long paddle when your calorie reserves are highest or depleted. In my experience 45 degrees is definately a less than 15min. immersion with many redundant layers involving neoprene and FULL HEADGEAR. But that's based on my experience with lots of people around and warm tea nearby with a big breakfast earlier. So get the 4mm suit, but get in the water with it before assuming anything about the level of protection it affords for paddling.
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