After your feet go numb, what is the next sign of hypothermia? I need to know what to look for. My feet go numb first. After one or two fingers go numb, i decide it's time to get out. What signs do you look for that tell you it's DEFINITELY time to get out? btw even when just the feet have gone numb, i make sure i'm no more than about 100 meters from shore.
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Hey guys. Thanks for the compliments but a point I was trying to make is I'm NOT tougher than anyone else. I really, REALLY mean that.I just happen to live where the water is always cold so cold becomes relative to me. People who live in the tropics will consider 20Deg C water too cold to swim in.
I believe anyone can do it and having an idea of what to expect and what happens to you in cold is one of the most useful tools. You really only become afraid of the unknown. Adding understanding helps remove the fear.
Now some of the guys I know, they're tough.
Cheers
Donal
Ireland
Hey guys. Thanks for the compliments but a point I was trying to make is I'm NOT tougher than anyone else. I really, REALLY mean that.I just happen to live where the water is always cold so cold becomes relative to me. People who live in the tropics will consider 20Deg C water too cold to swim in.
I believe anyone can do it and having an idea of what to expect and what happens to you in cold is one of the most useful tools. You really only become afraid of the unknown. Adding understanding helps remove the fear.
Now some of the guys I know, they're tough.
Cheers
Donal
Ireland
