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> From listserv@jr.hpl.hp.com-DeleteThis Mon Jan 24 16:29 PST 1994
> Date: Mon, 24 Jan 1994 16:29:11 -0800
> Comment: Windspeed Discussion Mailing List
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> From: Luigi Semenzato <luigi@paris.CS.Berkeley.EDU-DeleteThis>
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> Subject: Re: south wind
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>
> > > As to wetsuit - I use a 5/4/3 steamer, plus boots and a hood,
> > > and I don't go out in less than 50 F air temps.
> >
> > Oh, yah, the ocean temps on the coast are *cold*. A full winter wetsuit
> > required. Hood & booties aren't a bad idea either. While sailing
> > in those low temps, if you suddenly can't remember your home address
> > and social security number, time to take a warm-up break! :^)
>
> Is the water really much colder than in the summer? There should be
> much less upwelling in the winter. Also, would a semi-dry 4-3
> O'Neill Windskin be enough? (with booties and hood, of course).
The water is not so much colder, but combined with a the cooler air
temps of a winter storm... A semi-dry 4/3 would be fine, any wetsuit
with glued and blind stitched seams (steamer, semi-dry, etc) would
probably suffice. Your mileage may vary...
~Jim Paugh
jpaugh@eng.sun.com-DeleteThis
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