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stuarthop ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 22 Dec 04 Location: Nottingham Online Status: Offline Posts: 1040 |
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Never wear too many layers is a good tip, i only have a pair of 3/4 length hikers so i have to wear layers to stay warm the best combination i've found is a race skin 2 rash vests and a thin microfleece top under my aquafleece keeps me toasty any more layers and it starts to turn cold!
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Wave Rider ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 27 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 909 |
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Yes, Never wear cotton doing water sports. A few weeks ago before i brought all my new clobber i was wearing my summer wetsuit with long arms (2/3mm) and a rain mac on top and a thinsulate hat (with boots and gloves) and i didnt seem to cold but then i found a cotton balaclava and put that on aswell. The week i put the cotton on my head was windy and i got hit by a load of spray and when i came in for lunch i was so cold and shaking so much i had to get my dad to open my lunch.
I think i scared him a bit so the next week we went and brought a spray top, steamer and neoprene balaclava!! Nice and Toasty Edited by Wave Rider |
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redback ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502 |
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I agree, what I'm trying to say is that a steamer is perfectly adequate and the bulk of a drysuit is only justified if you are going to sit still on say a rescue boat. However if you are like me and spend lots of time in the water you can increase the warmth by wearing thermals. I must confess I don't these days but before I could afford a steamer I used to wear my standard long-john with thermals and a spray top. My warning about cotton still stands, some people just don't realise the benefit of wool or an modern fibre over the poor insulation that wet cotton provides. |
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Wave Rider ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 27 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 909 |
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Blimey i wear a rash vest under my Steamer and a spray top on top and im never cold.............. id be suprised if you would need thermals aswell under a steamer
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catmandoo ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Mar 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 545 |
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Thermal clothing under a steamer !!!
you want to try weetabix
Eat them thats is , too bulky and crumbly for wearing ! |
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redback ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502 |
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A good tip for cold weather is wear thermal clothing under your steamer it makes a hell of a difference. Don't wear cotton - it wicks the heat away.
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catmandoo ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Mar 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 545 |
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Can't abide drysuits , I use a 3mm wetsuit from march to november for sailing , never get cold , but as Doc cliff may point out I do carry a tad of personal insulation .I used to think running about in ribber suits a bit pervy , but drysuits are darn uncomfortable (as for neck seals !!!!!) , restrictive and zips a pain , the suit I currently have and only wear if really have to (sitting in a rib all day watching nippers sailing ) has a front zipp and I still need a hand to get out as do others .
One tip in the boot dept , don't wear wet boots too tight !, my last pair 8mm were tight and bladdy freezin , bein a misely git had to wait till I wore them out ,then replaced em last nov with 4mm slightly looser , and feet toasty !!! |
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Doctor Clifford ![]() Far too distracted from work ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 243 |
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Sailing in Scotland end of March to late December.
Gave up on drysuits three years ago and havn't looked back. A good wetsuit costs half as much, lasts twice as long, and does as good a job in my opinion. Good gloves and good boots to keep the extremities warm have a huge impact on your comfort and warmth. Wetsuits are more comfortable with harnesses, as you are not trapping a huge waterproof zip on the front and back with it. |
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Barty ![]() Far too distracted from work ![]() ![]() Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 240 |
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The tri-laminate drysuits are best as any rip is usually in the sacrificial top layer. Personnally I like something that feels substantial rather than single layer drysuits. I agree with Lucy for single-handed sailing, wetsuits are best as you have the flexibility. In the bigger boats front entry zips are fine. I think its the same as anything......you get what you pay for. If your gonna play in the winter it is worth investing in the right gear to stay warm. |
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stuarthop ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 22 Dec 04 Location: Nottingham Online Status: Offline Posts: 1040 |
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I found that back zips have always been better as the dont restrict movement when you are doubled over in the boat as much, breathable is a must as is socks, I would recomend hammond dry suits expensive but very high quality and made to measure
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