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| ===== After A Cold Paddle - Getting Warm Again ===== | ===== After A Cold Paddle - Getting Warm Again ===== | ||
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| + | (credit: [[https://www.salmonbaypaddle.com/tips-on-staying-warm-before-and-after/|salmonbaypaddle]]) | ||
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| + | (This is all for folks who are not hypothermic - rewarming for folks who are in critical danger should be done with medical supervision) | ||
| * **Initial Rewarming** | * **Initial Rewarming** | ||
| - | * [[:warm_water_trick|Warm water]] | + | * If possible, park your car so the side or end of the car where you change clothes is as protected from the wind as possible |
| - | * Warm Coat - Paddling Parkas, Beach towels | + | * [[:warm_water_trick|Warm Water Trick]] |
| - | * [[https://www.surf-fur.com/products/the-original-water-parka|SurfFur Water Parka]] not inexpensive but very practical in colder climates. If you have a group for a volume order they have given group discounts in the past. | + | * Warm Outerwear - Paddling Parkas, Fleece Ponchos, and warm hat |
| - | * **Getting Out Of Your Paddling Gear** | + | * Put something on right after you get out of the water |
| + | * If you aren't changing into dry clothes, a [[:paddle_clothing#apres_ski|long poncho, parka or robe]] can keep your car seat from getting wet and keep you warmer. | ||
| + | * Warm drink - soup, cocoa, etc. in a thermos will help warm you up | ||
| + | * Additional snack - energy bar, etc. for quick energy boost to help body heat generation | ||
| + | * Car idling used as a luxury isn't a great practice given climate change concern, but if you are really cold - crank up the car heater and get warm. | ||
| + | * **Getting Out Of Your Paddling Gear - if you are going to change clothes before going home** | ||
| + | * Bring a change of dry clothes in the car | ||
| * Foam Pad to Stand on - warmer, more comfortable to stand on, protect the gear you are getting out of - keep your wetsuits clean, minimize wear from contact with rough surfaces | * Foam Pad to Stand on - warmer, more comfortable to stand on, protect the gear you are getting out of - keep your wetsuits clean, minimize wear from contact with rough surfaces | ||
| - | * Changing Room? If you don't have a bathroom nearby, you can use a towel or some kind of robe or poncho for privacy. | + | * No Changing Room? you can use a towel or that warm paddle robe or poncho you already put on for privacy. |
| - | * Some robes like Surffur are built to assist changing clothes - roomy enough for clothes changes and providing holes in outer pockets to allow inside access. | + | * [[:paddle_clothing#apres_ski|Warm Robes]] |
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