How cold is too cold?

[Original Wing Nut]

I have a project I am building that I have to drive past to of our local lakes a least twice a week. Yesterday on Echo res. at 7:30 am air temp in the low 40's and water temp in the low 60's there was some guys out, when I got to my project there was still 4" of snow from the weekend, I say this just to point out it hasn't been warm. My rule is nothing below 50 air or water even with a drysuit. Maybe I'm just a baby. How about you? I know you sothern sun chasers can go all year under those parameters.

[Wake Havasu]

Last weekend on Parker Strip in AZ kids complained it was cold.

Water was 79.8 and air was 93.

[talltigeguy]

Somewhere I once heard someone quote the 100 degree rule: the air and water temp need to add up to 100 degrees to avoid quick hypothermia. I don't really buy it, but it is a reasonable rule of thumb.

I went once with Lovin' Powell when the wind was blowing hard, water 45 degrees and air 45 degrees. Despite my drysuit, it is still one of the coldest moments of my life, including a number of winter mishaps in the mountains.

[mudduk]

just got back from havasu yestrday. did not know it was going to be 30mph winds. my 21i took those 3-4 ft. waves very well, no waves over the bow but ton of spray drenched everything and everyone. i was having blast maneuvering through that off shore like rough that it didnt really bother me as much as everyone else, but dont wanna do that again. water about 68 air 89. next day ( monday sept.18 ) was the very best conditions I have seen ( only a hand full of boats on the lake, so even better ).

[kirk]

We only missed one month last year and that was December...too busy doing other things that month. We break out the dri suits from the end of October through the first past of May.
This picture is from an annual Polar Bear Run.
14 degrees, snow and wind chill of -10

[LovinPowell]

Originally posted by talltigeguy
I went once with Lovin' Powell when the wind was blowing hard, water 45 degrees and air 45 degrees. Despite my drysuit, it is still one of the coldest moments of my life, including a number of winter mishaps in the mountains.

Oh come on, Tall that was such a fun day on the water. Nobody out and breakers were less than two feet. We skied, boarded and surfed, man that was fun.

[dogbert]

When the conditions are right for riding, the air and water temp always add up to 100 degrees, so we just use wet suits. Usually it's shorties or just a top. Gotta love Texas for that!

[dogbert]

Originally posted by kirk
We only missed one month last year and that was December...too busy doing other things that month. We break out the dri suits from the end of October through the first past of May.
This picture is from an annual Polar Bear Run.
14 degrees, snow and wind chill of -10

You and bfrank get the polar bear awards. bfrank uses his Tige as an ice breaker

[Moki]

Is that a wakeboard or a snowboard?

[dogbert]

Originally posted by Moki
Is that a wakeboard or a snowboard?

Looking at the new Hyperlite Roam, is there a difference?

[Moki]

Did Hyperlite and Burton merge? If not, that's my next business move, the "New All Season Board - Go from the slopes to the ropes"

[sparky216]

Did Hyperlite and Burton merge? If not, that's my next business move, the "New All Season Board - Go from the slopes to the ropes"

Hey that's a fricking great idea since I ride both....saving me some money Moki......love it

[dogbert]

I know, you could create a snow terrain park complete with slush pond, water/snow ramps/rails, tie your rope to the back of a snow mobile and away you go!

[Moki]

I just love my new All Season Board!

Plus it draws attention away from my not so pretty face.

ASB - From the slope to the rope.

Don't forget to check out our all new all season clothing line up.

[Moki]

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