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Originally Posted by westhavendave
I currently wear a farmer john wetsuit with drytop in spring and fall but have also shortened my early season until about this time of year
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As the saying goes, "Gear up for the water temperature, not the air temperature."
Right now, water temps are still below 55 degrees. Hypothermia sets in and you can become unconscious in as quick as 15 minutes in 50 degree water.
http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hypothermia.htm
Be careful out there. One mistake is all it takes.