waders and safety

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Zed

Thats really an ignorant statement. You can get hypothermia floating around in Cabo or HI. Unless youre in the jacuzzi, the water is colder than your core and it robs you of heat. 55-60° water will shut you down quick enough.

If YOU know that you can suffer from hypothermia in our own waters what do YOU do to prevent it? If you're wearing wool socks with some thermal pants and a sweater its fair to say that you're also ignorant by going out and not being prepared. Hell, if that's the case we're all ignorant.

[FullFlavorPike]

Teh texture of the nylon fabric is perfect for scrubbing mackerel slime off your hands, too.

[Zed]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

If YOU know that you can suffer from hypothermia in our own waters what do YOU do to prevent it? If you're wearing wool socks with some thermal pants and a sweater its fair to say that you're also ignorant by going out and not being prepared. Hell, if that's the case we're all ignorant.

I dont tell newbs not to worry about it.

[DanaPT]

Originally Posted by Zed

I dont tell newbs not to worry about it.

I worry more about hooks in my hand than hypothermia.

But Zed is correct. you can die in the ocean.

ALWAYS practice getting back into your kayak. NEVER go out alone.

two absolutes that everyone should keep in mind.

[Wanderingincircles]

thanks for all the info! I kind of want to get a pair to try in my pool after that video. If anything, it should help with the confidence.