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bojibob Inukshuk Offline Posts: 22 Location: Las Vegas, NV Joined: Jun 4^th, 2009	Re: Getting wet Reply #30 - Sep 1^st, 2009 at 7:46pm	Quote Print Post
	I have never been in a solo before but reading this thread I think this is what Mat was explaining to Ho Ho. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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HoHo Inukshuk Offline Posts: 926 Location: Washington, D.C. and Ely, Minn Joined: Feb 21^st, 2005	Re: Getting wet Reply #31 - Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 2:38am	Quote Print Post
	That's a good video. I need to get me one of those rocks that weighs as much as my head to test this out!


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gfy_paddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 178 Location: evanston, il Joined: Jun 8^th, 2007	Re: Getting wet Reply #32 - Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 2:27pm	Quote Print Post
	I have one to add: Bring wool. If you've ever needed it and used it when it's wet and still kept warm you will appreciate the comment. I pack 2 layers of wool whether i'm canoeing, hiking, hunting...it's an old bit of knowledge, but important.


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DentonDoc Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: Getting wet Reply #33 - Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 4:00pm	Quote Print Post
	bojibob wrote on Sep 1^st, 2009 at 7:46pm: I have never been in a solo before but reading this thread I think this is what Mat was explaining to Ho Ho. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) As I've said before, when referring to the stability of a solo canoe, "you need to keep your mind the in the middle." The video is a good demonstration of this. I once found out (the hard way) that your center of gravity may take an unanticipated shift when you turn to look behind you. And, yep, that mid-May water is pretty cool. dd


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8103 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Getting wet Reply #34 - Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 5:34pm	Quote Print Post
	gfy_paddler wrote on Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 2:27pm: I have one to add: Bring wool. If you've ever needed it and used it when it's wet and still kept warm you will appreciate the comment. I pack 2 layers of wool whether I'm canoeing, hiking, hunting...it's an old bit of knowledge, but important. Wool is a classic, but for some people, me included, I can't wear it for comfort reasons. I itch like crazy wherever it hits my skin. For people like me, Fleece clothes are the way too go. Light/warm, doesn't hold body odor, you can "spin dry", (like whirling a wet towel), lighter than wool and can't hold water. Drawbacks? Unlike wool, fleece melts when near a fire, but unless your a moron, you shouldn't be setting yourself on fire Bottom line, EITHER are way better than cotton or WET Goose Down.


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Arrowhead Paddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 68 Joined: Mar 20^th, 2007	Re: Getting wet Reply #35 - Sep 3^rd, 2009 at 4:12am	Quote Print Post
	One thing to be aware of is differing individual responses to cold water. As an anecdote, I was paddling a cold northern river and my two friends dumped in the middle of a relatively long rapids. Although they weren't in the water too terribly long, one paddler was deeply chilled and took literally hours to warm up. The other shook off the water like a labrador and showed no ill effects whatsoever. However, I agree with other posters that water temps in September aren't much of a concern.


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BrownTrout01 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 510 Location: Northern IL Joined: Feb 28^th, 2006	Re: Getting wet Reply #36 - Sep 3^rd, 2009 at 5:14am	Quote Print Post
	Quote: However, I agree with other posters that water temps in September aren't much of a concern. I was just wondering in regards to the water temps, is this year any different then an average year?


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: Getting wet Reply #37 - Sep 3^rd, 2009 at 1:17pm	Quote Print Post
	The whole summer has been cooler than normal. Just take normal precautions, wear your PFDs, etc.


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asmjock Inukshuk Offline Posts: 641 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Joined: Jan 4^th, 2004	Re: Getting wet Reply #38 - Sep 4^th, 2009 at 11:29am	Quote Print Post
	I took a dump (my first ever unplanned) in Alpine a few weeks ago while agressively pushing off in my empty solo canoe, shaking one foot (to get some of that wetfoot water off). I just gathered the floating debris, emptied the canoe, got in and paddled away. The water was a bit cool, but I was in it only about a minute, and the air was warm. I wouldn't worry too much about the water temperature for a while... I was dressed entirely in synthetics, mostly nylon and acrylic, and was mostly dry after about 15 minutes of paddling. I dress appropriately . I am usually okay in conditions that have other's teeth chattering - your mileage may vary... -pat


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