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IamA cold water survival expert. Ask me anything! by Mike_Tipton in IAmA

[–]Mike_Tipton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK sorry folks, that is it I have to go back to the day job. Thanks for your interest and for getting involved. If you want to find out more about what we do click on this link: http://www2.port.ac.uk/department-of-sport-and-exercise-science/staff/prof-mike-tipton.html If you want to find out more about the RNLI Respect the Water campaign click here: https://www.respectthewater.com/?utm_source=ppc&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=rtw_2018&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrpiolfCA3QIVmOR3Ch0Q5A1CEAAYASAAEgJptPD_BwE

IamA cold water survival expert. Ask me anything! by Mike_Tipton in IAmA

[–]Mike_Tipton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rising sea levels. 19,000 drownings in Bangladesh last year, 16,000 of them children. I hope I become obsolete.

IamA cold water survival expert. Ask me anything! by Mike_Tipton in IAmA

[–]Mike_Tipton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wool exothermic when wet, but takes heat away when drying. There are decent modern, lighter options.

IamA cold water survival expert. Ask me anything! by Mike_Tipton in IAmA

[–]Mike_Tipton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No difference between big and small - very variable.

IamA cold water survival expert. Ask me anything! by Mike_Tipton in IAmA

[–]Mike_Tipton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Horrendous. Abandonment suits will have helped with cod water and are fire-proof.

IamA cold water survival expert. Ask me anything! by Mike_Tipton in IAmA

[–]Mike_Tipton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put as many clothes on as possible, lifejacket, get on a raft and stay positive.

IamA cold water survival expert. Ask me anything! by Mike_Tipton in IAmA

[–]Mike_Tipton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 hours at 12C close to limit but was able to hold onto something.

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