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| quote: Originally posted by sorenson:
I routinely use the Frog Toggs version. Feels kind of like a cool chamois.
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FroggToogs work well. I keep mine in a plastic bag in the freezer until match day. On a really hot day, I refresh it once with some ice water from my jug. The last time I bought, I could only find a really larger version, so I cut in in half lengthwise and got two for the money. Just drape it around your neck and tuck it in under your shirt, and you're good to go. They hold the water very well, without dripping all over you. |
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| quote: Originally posted by honestlou:
The only way that works in the near 100% relative humidity we have down here is if it is cooler than body temperature to start. Put a cool/cold wet towel on your neck and you will cool down until that towel reaches your body temp. Then it is just as the monkey said, a hot wet towel that doesn't help at all.
They do use something down here that they call "florida water", which I think is a mixture of water and alcohol. People swear it works, and I suppose the alcohol in the mix will lower the average evaporation point, thus cooling you better than plain old water or sweat.
Florida Water is a sort of cologne, but it is more herbal than cologne-smelling. I think you are right - the alcohol may make it evaporate a little faster. That is the only reason it may be cooling.
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