|
|
Post by wallace on Jan 16, 2009 15:01:25 GMT -5
everyone know's it's going to be cold tomorrow. high of 33 degree's going to feel like 25 degree's. REMEMBER!! LAYER UP. stay warm if you get cold go to your car and turn on the heat. buy something warm for the snack shack. Have something hot with you to drink if you can. safety first ya'll. PEACE!
|
|
|
|
Post by Aldva on Jan 16, 2009 15:05:23 GMT -5
excellent words of advice, Wallace and definatly words for all to heed. Its gonna be a cold one all, so make sure you are prepared for it!
Bare hands should be a no no for this one all. Invest in a couple pocket warmers, good boots or cleats with thick warm socks and bring a spare pair or two of socks in case yours get sweaty. Damp socks and cold air = 1 sick baller
|
|
|
|
Post by FearNone on Jan 16, 2009 15:21:48 GMT -5
Yes great advise guys. You know the starting temp is gonna be around 8 degrees in the morning. I am a little concerned of the of the likelyhood a direct hit in the mask possibly shattering the mask. As a lot of you are aware, the plastic lense might become brittle and possibly BREAK if hit directly in the extreme cold.
Any thoughts from anyone on this???
|
|
|
|
Post by Sunshine~~Affliction on Jan 16, 2009 16:36:46 GMT -5
thats bannas no it wont brak paint doesnt freezze it become just more britte
|
|
|
|
Post by Coyote on Jan 16, 2009 17:03:04 GMT -5
We need a plastics expert....and an ASTM testing expert...
wait a sec...that's me!!
With the material your lenses are made from, you don't have to worry about normal cold conditions. Lexan is an extremely hardly rigid plastic, and ASTM put strict regulations on what tolerances goggles must meet. They even have neato tests like 'Cold Dart Impact' where they impact the sample with various weights at various temperatures. ASTM D4226, D5420, D5628
Long story short, no, you don't need to worry about your lenses so long as they are in good playing condition. No deep scratches, abrasions or cracks.
HA HA!!! Better living thru that chemistry thing again!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Coyote on Jan 16, 2009 17:05:49 GMT -5
Another saftey note,
Be sure you drink plenty of fluids. You really don't realize how much you sweat when you're all bundled up running around in a few layers. All the running will probably have you breathing through your mouth, and you'll lose alot of moisture to the cold dry winter air. It's just as easy to dehydrate in the cold winter months as in the summer months.
Better living thru..hmmm...biology this time??
|
|
|
|
Post by FearNone on Jan 19, 2009 13:27:35 GMT -5
We need a plastics expert....and an ASTM testing expert... wait a sec...that's me!! With the material your lenses are made from, you don't have to worry about normal cold conditions. Lexan is an extremely hardly rigid plastic, and ASTM put strict regulations on what tolerances goggles must meet. They even have neato tests like 'Cold Dart Impact' where they impact the sample with various weights at various temperatures. ASTM D4226, D5420, D5628 Long story short, no, you don't need to worry about your lenses so long as they are in good playing condition. No deep scratches, abrasions or cracks. HA HA!!! Better living thru that chemistry thing again!! Thanks Coyote for the heads...inquiring minds wanted to know  |
|
