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| - | Be careful about following recommendations. What is adequate for specific conditions varies greatly from person to person. **Test** it. Also be careful about recommendations concerning wetsuit thicknesses for specific conditions. There is a huge difference in the protection provided by specific neoprene thickness depending on the quality/expense of specific wetsuits - more expensive usually means better seam seals which helps determine rate of leakage and water flow through a wet suit. Good fit makes a tremendous difference. A loose wetsuit will provide nowhere near the water flow reduction that a snug fit does. Wetsuit seams wear out over time. Don't assume you still have the same amount of in-water protection from the cold as when your wetsuit was new. **Test** it. | + | Be careful about following recommendations. What is adequate for specific conditions **varies greatly from person to person**. **Test** it. Also be careful about recommendations concerning wetsuit thicknesses for specific conditions. There is a huge difference in the protection provided by specific neoprene thickness depending on the quality/expense of specific wetsuits - **more expensive usually means better seam seals** which helps determine rate of leakage and water flow through a wet suit. **Good fit can make a tremendous difference**. A loose wetsuit will provide nowhere near the water flow reduction that a snug fit does. Wetsuit seams wear out over time. Don't assume you still have the same amount of in-water protection from the cold as when your wetsuit was new. **Test** it. |
| ==== Cold Water ==== | ==== Cold Water ==== | ||
| * [[:cold_water_paddling|]] Deciding what to wear, risks, incident reports of trouble in cold water | * [[:cold_water_paddling|]] Deciding what to wear, risks, incident reports of trouble in cold water | ||
| + | * [[:decision_trees_wear|Deciding What to Wear]] | ||
| * [[:clothing_cold|Cold Conditions Clothing Options]] Wetsuits, Drysuits, Booties, etc. | * [[:clothing_cold|Cold Conditions Clothing Options]] Wetsuits, Drysuits, Booties, etc. | ||
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| + | When you **switch from warm weather clothing to gear for cold weather**, don't forget to **loosen your footstraps** to accomodate booties if needed. | ||
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| + | **2 left booties may actually fit inside your footstraps better, but that does not necessarily make them a good choice** | ||
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| === "In Between" Temperatures === | === "In Between" Temperatures === | ||
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| * [[:boater_visibility|Bright Colors]] | * [[:boater_visibility|Bright Colors]] | ||
| - | * [[https://www.surfski.info/component/k2/story/1052/surfski-sea-rescue-exercise.html|Airborne Surfskier Search Tests in South Africa]] this is about visibility with a search plane, clothing becomes more important when being seen from boats that want to find you or not run over you | ||
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| * [[https://www.amazon.com/Block-Surf-Docs-Pro-Plugs/dp/B003F2R8I2/ref=sr_1_3?hvadid=616987457207&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033356&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3948925591674287810&hvtargid=kwd-4331782790&hydadcr=9377_13604253&keywords=docs+pro+plug&qid=1666038722&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjM0IiwicXNhIjoiMy4xMyIsInFzcCI6IjIuOTkifQ==&sr=8-3|Doc's Ear Plugs (keeps water out, lets sound in)]] | * [[https://www.amazon.com/Block-Surf-Docs-Pro-Plugs/dp/B003F2R8I2/ref=sr_1_3?hvadid=616987457207&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033356&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3948925591674287810&hvtargid=kwd-4331782790&hydadcr=9377_13604253&keywords=docs+pro+plug&qid=1666038722&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjM0IiwicXNhIjoiMy4xMyIsInFzcCI6IjIuOTkifQ==&sr=8-3|Doc's Ear Plugs (keeps water out, lets sound in)]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.theinertia.com/surf/we-reviewed-the-best-earplugs-for-surfing/|2023 Surfer Ear Plug Review]] | ||
| ==== Sunglasses ==== | ==== Sunglasses ==== | ||
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| - | ==== Changing Mat ==== | + | ==== Changing Mats ==== |
| - | * [[https://www.amazon.com/Ho-Stevie-Durable-Changing-Waterproof/dp/B01LA0LZWK/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=Dryrobe&qid=1612558739&sr=8-7|Ho Stevie]] - just to give you an idea - you probably can come up with something laying around at home for a changing mat/bag without having to spend more money on this. But having something in your car is worthwhile to take care of your wetsuit, etc. when you are ready to get dry/warm and go home. | + | Just to give you an idea - you probably can come up with something laying around at home for a changing mat/bag without having to spend more money on this. But having something in your car is worthwhile to take care of your wetsuit, etc. when you are ready to get dry/warm quickly and go home. |
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| + | * [[https://www.amazon.com/Ho-Stevie-Durable-Changing-Waterproof/dp/B01LA0LZWK/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=Dryrobe&qid=1612558739&sr=8-7|Ho Stevie]] | ||
| + | * [[https://malooracks.com/collections/best-sellers/products/maloo-changing-bag|Maloo Change Bag & Mat]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.northcore-europe.com/collections/watersports-surf-changing-mats|Northcore Changing Mats]] | ||
| ==== Cold Extremities (Hands, Feet) ==== | ==== Cold Extremities (Hands, Feet) ==== | ||
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| ==== Warmth & Clothing Changes ==== | ==== Warmth & Clothing Changes ==== | ||
| - | There are hundreds of warm weather changing ponchos & towels. Below is a list of warm robes and changing coats for the cold. The southern part of the UK seems to be the world center of warm changing robes, but of course some of these companies have global manufacturing and outlets. | + | There are hundreds of warm weather changing ponchos & towels. Below is a list of warm robes and changing coats for the cold. The southern part of the UK seems to be the world center of warm changing robes, but of course some of these companies have global manufacturing and outlets. (OK, strictly speaking, the UK also has a few robe companies that are not based in their balmy south) |
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| + | ([[https://rapanuiclothing.com/blogs/stories/the-best-wild-swimming-spots-in-the-uk|Best Wild Swimming Spots in the UK]]) | ||
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| **Reviews** | **Reviews** | ||
| - | * Review of [[http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/dry-robes/|weatherproof changing robes]] (UK oriented) | + | * Review of [[http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/dry-robes/|weatherproof changing robes]] 2022 (UK oriented) |
| - | * [[https://www.divein.com/paddle-boarding/changing-robe/|Another Review]] | + | * [[https://outdoorswimmer.com/gear/best-changing-robes-2023-tried-and-tested-by-outdoor-swimming-experts/|Outdoor Swimmer Review]] 2024 |
| + | * [[https://www.divein.com/paddle-boarding/changing-robe/|DiveIn.com Review]] (updated to at least 2025) (also UK oriented) | ||
| **Brands** | **Brands** | ||
| - | * [[https://www.brakeburn.com/collections/chinooks|Brakeburn Chinooks]] (UK) | + | ---- |
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| + | * [[https://www.brakeburn.com/search?q=changing+robe&_pos=1&_psq=changing+robe|Brakeburn Chinooks]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://bluefinsupboards.com/products/changing-robe-waterproof-coat-sup|Bluefin]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://www.cape-cove.com/collections/outerwear|Cape Cove]] (UK) robes for women | ||
| * [[https://www.charliemcleod.co.uk/collections/eco-sports-cloak-long-sleeve|Charlie McLeod]] (UK) | * [[https://www.charliemcleod.co.uk/collections/eco-sports-cloak-long-sleeve|Charlie McLeod]] (UK) | ||
| - | * Dryrobe ([[https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dryrobe/page/222208CA-DBF6-4047-80D1-8B49526A9B01?ref_=ast_bln|Amazon link]]) (link direct to their website not included here due to a security warning we get from it) | + | * [[https://ddipp.me/|Ddipp]] (UK) |
| + | * [[https://www.d-robeoutdoors.com/|D-Robe]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://dryrobe.com/collections/all-adults|Dryrobe]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://finisterre.com/en-us/search?q=changing robes|Finisterre]] (UK) | ||
| * [[https://fourthelement.com/product-category/oceanpositive/storm-ponchos/|Fourth Element Storm Ponchos]] (UK) | * [[https://fourthelement.com/product-category/oceanpositive/storm-ponchos/|Fourth Element Storm Ponchos]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://frostfire.co.uk/collections/moonwrap|Frostfire]] (UK) | ||
| * [[https://www.gillmarine.com/aqua-parka|Gill Aqua Parka]] (UK) | * [[https://www.gillmarine.com/aqua-parka|Gill Aqua Parka]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://kitbrix.com/collections/ponchos|KitBrix Ponchos]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://malooracks.com/collections/best-sellers/products/maloo-waterparka|Malo'o Surf Parka]] (USA) | ||
| + | * [[https://www.mysticboarding.com/|Mystic Ponchos]] (Neth) search for ponchos | ||
| + | * [[https://www.northcore-europe.com/collections/watersports-open-water-swimming-changing-robes|Northcore]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://www.orca.com/en-us/thermal-parka-accessory|Orca]] (UK) | ||
| * [[https://palmequipmenteurope.com/gb/changing-robes-towels/144-poncho-grande|Palm Poncho Grande]] (UK) | * [[https://palmequipmenteurope.com/gb/changing-robes-towels/144-poncho-grande|Palm Poncho Grande]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://www.passenger-clothing.com/|Passenger]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://rapanuiclothing.com/|Rapanui]] (UK) | ||
| * [[https://www.chillcheater.com/collections/robes-and-jackets|Reed Beach Patrol Jacket]] (UK) waterproof fleece robe | * [[https://www.chillcheater.com/collections/robes-and-jackets|Reed Beach Patrol Jacket]] (UK) waterproof fleece robe | ||
| * [[https://redoriginal.com/collections/changing|Red Changing Robes]] (UK) | * [[https://redoriginal.com/collections/changing|Red Changing Robes]] (UK) | ||
| * [[https://robierobes.com/collections/adult-dry-series-recycled-long-sleeve-changing-robe|Robie Dry-Series]] (UK) | * [[https://robierobes.com/collections/adult-dry-series-recycled-long-sleeve-changing-robe|Robie Dry-Series]] (UK) | ||
| * [[https://www.sandbanksstyle.com/collections/clothing|Sandbanks]] (UK) | * [[https://www.sandbanksstyle.com/collections/clothing|Sandbanks]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://www.saltrock.com/collections/four-seasons-waterproof-change-robes|SaltRock]] (UK) | ||
| * [[https://www.saltiesports.com/saltierobes/|Saltie]] (UK) | * [[https://www.saltiesports.com/saltierobes/|Saltie]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://seashell-clothing.com/|Seashell]] (UK) | ||
| * [[https://www.smocsmoc.co.uk/products/smoc-smoc-weatherproof-change-smoc-with-eco-bamboo-inner-layer-full-zip|Smoc Smoc Eco Robes]] (UK) | * [[https://www.smocsmoc.co.uk/products/smoc-smoc-weatherproof-change-smoc-with-eco-bamboo-inner-layer-full-zip|Smoc Smoc Eco Robes]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://www.speedo.com/adult-therma-change-robe-black-yellow/14871560.html|Speedo]] (UK hq) | ||
| + | * [[https://www.splashrobe.com/|Splashrobe]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://sundfoerr.com/|Sundfoerr]] (UK) | ||
| * [[https://www.surf-fur.com/products/the-original-water-parka|SurfFur Water Parka]] (US) very popular in Bellingham, WA. If you have a group for a volume order - they have given group discounts in the past. Unlike some of the other robes, these have access to the interior through the pockets so you can change clothes while keeping your arms in the sleeves. | * [[https://www.surf-fur.com/products/the-original-water-parka|SurfFur Water Parka]] (US) very popular in Bellingham, WA. If you have a group for a volume order - they have given group discounts in the past. Unlike some of the other robes, these have access to the interior through the pockets so you can change clothes while keeping your arms in the sleeves. | ||
| - | * [[https://www.vissla.com/collections/towels/products/m704usea-7-seas-changer-jacket-pha-1|Vissla Seven Seas Changing Jacket]] (US) | + | * [[https://www.surfswimpaddle.com/|Surf Swim Paddle]] (UK) |
| + | * [[https://www.vaikobi.com/collections/beach-coats-and-change-towels?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign|Vaikobi]] (Au) changing towels & robes | ||
| + | * [[https://www.vividalifestyle.com/en-us/collections/poncho-towel-robes|Vivida]] (UK) ponchos & robes | ||
| * [[https://getwatery.com/products/watery-waterproof-poncho-dark-blue|Watery Changing Ponchos]] (Denmark) | * [[https://getwatery.com/products/watery-waterproof-poncho-dark-blue|Watery Changing Ponchos]] (Denmark) | ||
| + | * [[https://whitewaterrobes.com/|Whitewater]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://wild-moose.co.uk/|Wild Moose]] (UK) | ||
| + | * [[https://zone3.com/en-us/collections/parka-robes|Zone3]] (UK) | ||
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