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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