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Wind Chill Chart:
When you venture
out into the cold weather, you can't take along every piece
of clothing you own.
You have to make the most of the heat within your own body.
It is important to check a wind chill
chart prior to your trip to give you an idea of the
temperatures to expect. Read across the top of
the chart to find the temperature which you read on the
thermometer. Read down the row on the
left to find the wind speed, or the highest speed at which
you might be traveling. Where these two
rows intersect, you'll find the temperature this you will
feel on skin which may be exposed to the
cold.
If you dress properly, moisture will evaporate from your
body. Therefore, clothing should be windproof
and water repellent. It should also be snug so that it does
not catch in your snowmobile, yet loose
enough to permit freedom of movement and to keep your blood
circulating. The first layer of clothing
should be some polypropylene underwear which ventilates or
"breathes". For the second layer, wool is
fine if conditions are dry or if wet conditions are
expected, synthetic fibers or fleece keep you warm yet
dry quickly. A snowmobile suit covering these layers also
provides warmth.
Headgear should be worn such as a wool or fleece cap which
covers your ears. An approved
snowmobiling helmet with face protection is essential. A
face mask is not always necessary but is
dependent on the temperature or if no other face protection
is available. Face shields and goggles are amust for most types of driving. They help protect your eyes
against branches, snow and cold. Goggles
should have proper ventilation to prevent "fogging" and the
lenses should either be tinted for bright day
driving or clear for night driving. A scarf is not
recommended for use while on a snowmobile because
they can get caught in the machinery. Sweaters or
turtlenecks provide neck warmth and protection from
the cold.
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