[Fondueset]

I really don't push the envelope or train seriously like most of you on this thread. But, as I"ve mentioned elsewhere - I've noticed a few things - particularly regarding cold water diving. I've been diving all winter in a 5 mil suit - around here the water is as cold as fresh water can get without become solid. I've stayed in well over an hour during the coldest times and often have a pretty good chill from the wind blowing across my back and wicking out the heat. If I want to get warm - I dive. I can be on the edge of shivering uncontrollably - dive - and be quite comfortable during and for a few minutes after the dive. This also occurs without a wetsuit in somewhat warmer water. Without a suit it is somewhat more intentional - that is I intentionally relax along the surfaces of my body - and pay attention to the 'boundary layer' of comfort that seems to surround my body. With a wetsuit there is no 'shock' - so there is less need for this kind of effort.