Beyond Cold Water Boot Camp USA - Thermal Protection Test

[scieditor]

Terrific demonstration. It would only be better if it stated that a 2 degree drop in body temperature is very serious.

[GBPaddling]

I am amazed the Guy with no protection lasted so long. Obviously, everybody is different, but I think 5 min would be pushing it for most people here. I go Sea Kayaking, and it is always a problem how to dress. In April We had a heatwave in the UK, and I paddled in my drysuit, due to the still cold Sea. It resulted in severe chapping under the armpits, due to sweating in the heat....But, infintely preferable than hypothermia if I'd took a swim............

[getoutdoorsnc]

This is valuable information for all those who play on the water when the temperatures drop.