>In addition to weight - that is, the insulative properties, when
>choosing what
>thermal protection to use, it's important to consider how well the
material
>will protect you in the event of a flood.
>As faras I remember, Polartec doens't retain its insulative properties
very
>well when totally soaked, however, thinsulate retains somewhere in the
>neighborhood of 80% of it's dry insulative value.
I seem to also recall something about argon 'behaving better' in the event
of a flood',
not sure I understand this though.

>Of course, you will still have that initial thermal shock if you flood
since
>your body will have to heat up the cold water that entered the suit,
>but eventually you will stabilize.
Bloody right, it's amazing how quick you can get back on that boat in
Scotland, get yer kit off & stabilise !
Cheers.....

Andy Johnson
Senior Product Support Specialist
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