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[tstormwarning]

I had something rather similar happen to me earlier this summer. I did a rather long, deep dive in our local quarry, well below the last thermocline (42 degrees). I did dive dry & had thick hood & gloves on but I noticed that I still got quite cold in my hands, face & feet (I was wearing 3mm neoprene socks under my drysuit, but had been in them for a while & later found that I had soaked them in sweat). After swimming around for a while in the deeps, my buddy & I came up to the shallow end of the quarry & we hung out there for a bit. It felt like bath water. I took off my gloves & hood to let my face fingers warm up. Once we started to walk out (it's a long shallow shelf), my buddy & I ran into our instructor, as he was preparing to dive with some of his technical divers. We all chatted for a little bit. As we stood around talking I suddenly started shivering uncontrollably. My instructor looks over at me & asks, "are you OK?" I sheepishly nodded & said that I just really felt very cold right then. I then walked up to where I prep my gear & got out of my scuba unit. Still shivering for about 30 min., I just basked in the sun (it was about 90 degrees that day) for a couple of hours. I then did a couple more shallow dive where the water was much warmer. I have never experienced delayed shivering like that before. I guess when I was swimming, though I was hypothermic, I was moving around just enough to keep me from shivering, once I stopped swimming, I couldn't stop shivering for a while. It was a very odd feeling. A few things I took away from that experience,... 1. have a couple pairs of neoprene socks to change out between dives, 2. maybe wear a little thicker undergarments for such cold dives & 3. I'm also looking at using dry gloves.

[shadragon]

I used to use this kayak beanie under my latex dry suit hood. It works well and is very comfortable. You don't have to cinch the strap up tight. Some don't even wear the strap.



If that does not work for you then try a simple bandana or doo rag. I wear one in the sun to protect my head from sunburn, but it is a great way to keep in more heat.



They come in all shapes and colors.

[georoc01]

I used to use this kayak beanie under my latex dry suit hood. It works well and is very comfortable. You don't have to cinch the strap up tight. Some don't even wear the strap.



If that does not work for you then try a simple bandana or doo rag. I wear one in the sun to protect my head from sunburn, but it is a great way to keep in more heat.



They come in all shapes and colors.

I noticed in the latest mailing the DAN has their doo rags on sale.

[hambergler]

Beanies RULE!