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Well, I felt like it was time to do a little "ice breaking" on my SUP
today. The weather was one of the nicer days we have had in the last few weeks with the air temperature a balmy -5 Celsius (23 F) and the water temp -2 C (28 F). Thanks to a 6/4 full suit - with a 2 mm shortie over top - big wool socks with 5 mm booties - poly pro gloves with neo gloves over top and a neo hat - I was fine for about 35 of the 45 minutes I spent on the water. Only my feet and fingers got cold near the end. It was truly a fascinating paddle. Riding up on ice flows the size of my truck, only to have them break under the weight of me and the board was a great experience. Also - did you know that "slurpee" type ice forms on the the up river side of rocks on the bottom of the river? I didn't - the formations I saw were amazing. Big Thanks to my brother Scott for not only getting me into the great sport in the first place but for also providing the support van (with the heater on high) and to Perry Nelson for the great photos. (check out my "bottom turn" on the ice near one of the bridge supports) Thanks Warren |
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