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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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redback Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502	Post Options Post Reply Quote redback Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Drysuits Posted: 14 Feb 05 at 4:19pm
	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.

catmandoo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 545	Post Options Post Reply Quote catmandoo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 05 at 4:32pm
	Thermal clothing under a steamer !!! you want to try weetabix Eat them thats is , too bulky and crumbly for wearing !


Wave Rider Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 909	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wave Rider Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 05 at 5:00pm
	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
	-[Franko]- Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club RS600 933

redback Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502	Post Options Post Reply Quote redback Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 05 at 6:29pm
	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.

Wave Rider Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 909	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wave Rider Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 05 at 7:17pm
	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
	-[Franko]- Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club RS600 933

stuarthop Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Dec 04 Location: Nottingham Online Status: Offline Posts: 1040	Post Options Post Reply Quote stuarthop Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 05 at 9:28pm
	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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	I used to prefer wetsuits to drysuits, but for sailing in the depths of winter, even a 5mm steamer is too cold for me! Got a new drysuit, and it's so much warmer. wouldn't consider doing winter sailing in a wetsuit now. My advice would be to get a breathable one; the non-breathable ones are a false economy. Also, get the lightest suit you can find, with no pockets or collars etc. The stuff you wear underneath keeps you warm, the drysuit keeps you dry, so it is best to have a light flexible one. Oh, and you need the built-in socks. My crewsaver hyperdry pro neo is really good. It has a neoprene neck seal, which is very comfortable, and doesn't have any unnecessary flaps and pockets.

frankie_is_sad Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote frankie_is_sad Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 05 at 1:19pm
	Why use a steamer when you can use a good old coal fire

Harry44981! Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Aug 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 736	Post Options Post Reply Quote Harry44981! Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 05 at 5:08pm
	When your out all day for a winter regatta and your keeping hydrated, front zips are best for quick relief

abim Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote abim Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Feb 05 at 12:35pm
	Does anyone have any experience of wearing a Magic Marine Thermo Drysuit with a trapeze harness? I was just wondering if its any different to any other front zip drysuits.