Tom G wrote:
As I was driving across the bridge on my way to put my pontoon boat in
storage for the Winter, this last Saturday, I looked upstream and saw two
guys on their jetskis wearing Parkas with hoods. I mean this is Northern
Illinois, and two weeks ago the water in the river was already down to 59.
Some people just have no common sense.
Tom G.

The parka doesn't sound like a good way to have outfitted himself, but
certainly
nothing wrong with pwc'ing into the off-season, if one's properly
geared up. I'm still hoping for another couple rides this year before
I shut 'er down. I wear several layers of really warm clothing under a
dry suit with attached booties, plus thick neoprene socks, thick gloves
and neo hood, goggles, etc; pick your nice Indian-summer days and I'm
often surprised at how comfortable I'm able to stay even in conditions
that most people would not think of as good for being out on the
water....and I always think, boy those people are really missing out.
I've even fallen into the drink in several off-season outings like that
over the years, and even then was able to swim back to the 'ski pretty
comfortably, thanks to being properly suited up.

richforman