oh, ok.  that makes sense.

trout

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Cobb <cobber@ci*.co*>
To: Jess Armantrout <armantrout@wo*.at*.ne*>; Norman, Tom
<TNorman@mo*.gt*.co*>; 'Techdiver' <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 1999 8:24 PM
Subject: Re: Want to be warmer.


>What, you don't know? They just found out that the argon in the suit and
>the helium dissolved in your tissue causes a stratification layer which
>leads to your hair falling out. This is particularly noted on divers with
>dry hoods. And I must add that if you look at WKPP divers down at the
>pool none of them have any hair on their arms or legs, so this seems like
>the likely reason.
>
> Jim
>
>Sender: Jess Armantrout  Date: 1/20/99 6:03 PM
>
>>what have you heard "bad" about argon?  This is the tech diver list, isn't
>>it?  Did somebody subscribe me ro rec.scuba?  Cobb, you messing with me
>>again?
>>
>>Trout
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Norman, Tom <TNorman@mo*.gt*.co*>
>>To: 'Techdiver' <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
>>Date: Wednesday, January 20, 1999 4:50 PM
>>Subject: Want to be warmer.
>>
>>
>>>I would appreciate input on improving warmth with undergarment options in
>>my
>>>dry suit. My 20oz. polar fleece lined woollies work well in the Puget
Sound
>>>area most of the year, but temps are down to about 44 degrees now and
>>>despite adding a layer of polypro undies I'm still getting cold. I've
>>looked
>>>at some of the heavier weight/high tech suits, but don't want to shell
out
>>>$250 just to discover I stay warm for only a few more minutes. I've also
>>>heard both good and bad about the use of argon. Frankly, I not thrilled
>>>about buying another bottle. I stay quite comfortable in the feet, legs,
>>>arms, and head, experiencing chill mainly in my core area. Thanks in
>>advance
>>>for the advice.
>>>Sincerely,
>>>Tom Norman
>>>account manager
>>>(425)802-7036
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