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AlJ - 14 Jan 2005 20:16 GMT
Hi

We're going snorkeling in Belize in Feb.  I'm a fairskinned bald-headed
guy.  I always use SPF50 waterproof sunscreen.  I sometimes snorkel
with a t-shirt on.  What about my head?

Do any of you have a similar problem?  What do you do?  I already see
the dermatologist too often.
Thanks
Al
George Cathcart - 14 Jan 2005 20:26 GMT
> We're going snorkeling in Belize in Feb.  I'm a fairskinned bald-headed
> guy.  I always use SPF50 waterproof sunscreen.  I sometimes snorkel
> with a t-shirt on.  What about my head?
>
> Thanks
> Al

You might want to try one of those neoprene short-billed baseball caps.
They look funny, but who cares?

And remember, God only gives us so many hormones, and some of us choose
not to waste ours growing hair.

Bald is beautiful.

g
nospam@all.please.net - 15 Jan 2005 01:47 GMT
> Bald is beautiful.

Hairy is warm.

His mantle hairy, and his bonnet sedge.  --Milton.
chilly - 14 Jan 2005 21:20 GMT
> Hi
>
> We're going snorkeling in Belize in Feb.  I'm a fairskinned bald-headed
> guy.  I always use SPF50 waterproof sunscreen.  I sometimes snorkel
> with a t-shirt on.  What about my head?

Wear a banana, tied on the way you might see it worn by a biker.

> Do any of you have a similar problem?

I don't have a similar problem, but I do like to keep my hair out of my
eyes.  I'm sure it would work great for your situation also.

> What do you do?  I already see
> the dermatologist too often.

After this past dive trip, I ended up with a tan line half way across my
forehead.  This was from wearing the bandana.  White upper forehead,
brown-berry face, so I'm sure it works. ;^)

> Thanks
> Al
Chris Guynn - 14 Jan 2005 21:36 GMT
> > Hi
> >
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>
> Wear a banana, tied on the way you might see it worn by a biker.

Thanks for the laugh.  ;-)
chilly - 15 Jan 2005 00:03 GMT
> > > Hi
> > >
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>
> Thanks for the laugh.  ;-)

Glad my typo could give us all a laugh.  :^) :^p
Greg Mossman - 14 Jan 2005 22:28 GMT
> Wear a banana, tied on the way you might see it worn by a biker.

Honestly I've never seen a biker with a banana on his head.  It must be a
Canadian thing.

> I don't have a similar problem, but I do like to keep my hair out of my
> eyes.  I'm sure it would work great for your situation also.

I like to keep bananas out of my eyes so I rarely tie them on my head.

> After this past dive trip, I ended up with a tan line half way across my
> forehead.  This was from wearing the bandana.  White upper forehead,
> brown-berry face, so I'm sure it works. ;^)

Imagine what kind of tan lines you'd have had if you'd only worn a banana.
chilly - 15 Jan 2005 00:04 GMT
> > Wear a banana, tied on the way you might see it worn by a biker.
>
> Honestly I've never seen a biker with a banana on his head.  It must be a
> Canadian thing.

:^)  Quite a vision, I must say.

> > I don't have a similar problem, but I do like to keep my hair out of my
> > eyes.  I'm sure it would work great for your situation also.
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>
> Imagine what kind of tan lines you'd have had if you'd only worn a banana.

LOL

BANDANA, BANDANA . . . I meant a BANDANA!
Curtis - 15 Jan 2005 00:15 GMT
> BANDANA, BANDANA . . . I meant a BANDANA!

   Oh yeah, had one with my Cheerios this morning.......

Curtis
Whistler - 15 Jan 2005 06:25 GMT
>>BANDANA, BANDANA . . . I meant a BANDANA!
>
>     Oh yeah, had one with my Cheerios this morning.......

Good source of fiber, eh?
nospam@all.please.net - 15 Jan 2005 01:44 GMT
>> Hi
>>
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>
> Wear a banana, tied on the way you might see it worn by a biker.

?
Whistler - 15 Jan 2005 06:24 GMT
>>Hi
>>
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>
> Wear a banana, tied on the way you might see it worn by a biker.

Even without the misspelling, that will burn.

>>Do any of you have a similar problem?

I do.  I wear a hood.  If in warm water, I wear a very light hood.  Or
use Bullfrog sunscreen.

> After this past dive trip, I ended up with a tan line half way across my
> forehead.  This was from wearing the bandana.  White upper forehead,
> brown-berry face, so I'm sure it works. ;^)

Works in the front, not the back.  You have hair in the back so you
didn't notice...
chilly - 15 Jan 2005 10:42 GMT
(snip)> Works in the front, not the back.  You have hair in the back so you
> didn't notice...

I think you didn't notice.  The bandana was tied in the back with the flap
inside.  It hung down to the top of my neck and was further, held in place
by the mask strap.  It even covered my ears when I wanted it to do so.

If a 14" bandana isn't big enough for a person's head, they could get the
18".
Whistler - 15 Jan 2005 16:20 GMT
> (snip)> Works in the front, not the back.  You have hair in the back so you
>
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> If a 14" bandana isn't big enough for a person's head, they could get the
> 18".

Hmm...  I've never found one that big nor that would cover all you say.
 But if I could find one that did all that, I'd give it a try.

Still, I'm certain I did notice you putting it back into place several
times underwater...
chilly - 15 Jan 2005 17:21 GMT
> > (snip)> Works in the front, not the back.  You have hair in the back so you
> >
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> Hmm...  I've never found one that big nor that would cover all you say.
>   But if I could find one that did all that, I'd give it a try.

http://www.wholesaleforeveryone.com/page/WFE/CTGY/Paisley18
http://www.wholesaleforeveryone.com/page/WFE/CTGY/Paisley22
http://www.wholesaleforeveryone.com/page/WFE/CTGY/Paisley27

> Still, I'm certain I did notice you putting it back into place several
> times underwater...

A couple of times, I had the front of the bandana sitting too close to the
top of the mask.  When I equalized my mask, the air would also move up under
the bandana, lifting it a bit off my head.  All I had to do was pat the top
of my head and that would force the air back out and the bandana would
re-settle.  I eventually learned not to tie the bandana that low over my
forehead and then it was no longer a problem.
Whistler - 15 Jan 2005 17:56 GMT
>>Hmm...  I've never found one that big nor that would cover all you say.
>>  But if I could find one that did all that, I'd give it a try.
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> re-settle.  I eventually learned not to tie the bandana that low over my
> forehead and then it was no longer a problem.

Dang it, now I'm going to have to try this.
chilly - 15 Jan 2005 23:20 GMT
> Dang it, now I'm going to have to try this.

I don't see why you have to try it, if you are happy with your hood.  In any
event, I decided I should measure my bandana and it is 23" X 23".  Now since
I just have a little head, I'm thinking that 18" might even be a bit small
for most people, if they intend to be able to tuck the back flap under the
knot.
Chris Guynn - 19 Jan 2005 15:58 GMT
> > (snip)> Works in the front, not the back.  You have hair in the back so you
> >
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> Still, I'm certain I did notice you putting it back into place several
> times underwater...

Do a search for Sandana.  They're mostly used by paintballers these days,
but they're pretty versatile.  They're easier to don than a normal bandana
and they stay in place better.
Grumman-581 - 19 Jan 2005 17:06 GMT
> Do a search for Sandana.  They're mostly used by paintballers these days,
> but they're pretty versatile.  They're easier to don than a normal bandana
> and they stay in place better.

Especially once you use a couple of paintballs as paste underneath it...
Lee Bell - 19 Jan 2005 18:33 GMT
>> Hmm...  I've never found one that big nor that would cover all you say.
>>   But if I could find one that did all that, I'd give it a try.

Whoever it is that wants a diving bandana, shoot me a private message.  I
have a friend whose wife used to make them.  She cut the material to the
appropriate size and even did it on a bias to the direction of the weave to
make them fit and stay in place better.  I'll forward the message sent to
me, to him in case his wife still makes them.

Lee
Grumman-581 - 19 Jan 2005 18:43 GMT
> She cut the material to the appropriate size and even did it
> on a bias to the direction of the weave to make them fit
> and stay in place better.

You mean that you're not supposed to use PoliGrip to keep them in place?
Lee Bell - 19 Jan 2005 20:04 GMT
>> She cut the material to the appropriate size and even did it
>> on a bias to the direction of the weave to make them fit
>> and stay in place better.
>
> You mean that you're not supposed to use PoliGrip to keep them in place?

How the hell would I know.  I've still got hair.

Lee
George Cathcart - 19 Jan 2005 20:08 GMT
>>>She cut the material to the appropriate size and even did it
>>>on a bias to the direction of the weave to make them fit
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>
> Lee

Ahem, again I remind you...

God gives us a finite number of hormones for our lives.

People who continue to use them to grow hair after age 50 are just
wasting them.

Bald is beautiful.

gc
nitespark - 19 Jan 2005 21:11 GMT
>>>> She cut the material to the appropriate size and even did it
>>>> on a bias to the direction of the weave to make them fit
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>
> gc

George,
I am not bald....I am follicularly challenged.

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George Cathcart - 19 Jan 2005 21:15 GMT
>> God gives us a finite number of hormones for our lives.
>>
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> George,
> I am not bald....I am follicularly challenged.

Whatever, Dude,

At least you are not wasting your hormones.

It you look closely enough in the Bible, in those sections where they
forbid things like eating pork and shellfish, and require you to stone
women who fornicate and marry your brother's widow and stuff like that,
you'll probably find that you're going straight to hell, do not collect
$200, never mind how much you went to church or anything else, if you
are wasting your hormones by growing hair.

So, there you have it.

Grow hair and go to hell.

Your choice.

gc
George Cathcart - 19 Jan 2005 21:22 GMT
>>> God gives us a finite number of hormones for our lives.
>>>
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>
> gc

Just to be more specific about the kinds of Biblical laws that I'm
referring to, here are some samples that have been ignored, sadly
enough, by those who use the Bible to justify political homophobia:

1) Marriage in the United States of America shall consist of a union

between one man and one or more women.

    (Gen 29:17-28; II Sam 3:2-5.)

2) Marriage shall not impede a man's right to take concubines in

addition to his wife or wives.

    (II Sam 5:13; I Kings 11:3; II Chron 11:21)

3) A marriage shall be considered valid only if the wife is a virgin. If

the wife is not a virgin, she shall be executed.

    (Deut 22:13-21)

4) Marriage of a believer and a non-believer shall be forbidden.

    (Gen 24:3; Num 25:1-9; Ezra 9:12; Neh 10:30)

5) Since marriage is for life, neither the US Constitution nor any state

law shall permit divorce.

    (Deut 22:19; Mark 10:9-12)

6) If a married man dies without children, his brother must marry the

widow. If the brother refuses to marry the widow, or deliberately does

not give her children, he shall pay a fine of one shoe and be otherwise

punished in a manner to be determined by law.

    (Gen. 38:6-10; Deut 25:5-10)

 7) In lieu of marriage (if there are no acceptable men to be found), a

woman shall get her father drunk and have sex with him.

    (Gen 19:31-36)
nitespark - 20 Jan 2005 02:08 GMT
>>>> God gives us a finite number of hormones for our lives.
>>>>
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>
>     (Gen 19:31-36)

Can these charges be executed as a summons or do we need to take the
offender into custody?
Grumman-581 - 19 Jan 2005 22:29 GMT
> I am not bald....I am follicularly challenged.

Grow it if you got it, polish it if you don't...

I'm at that awkward stage between growing it and polishing it... Too lazy to
shave what's left off and too much pride to attempt a combover... <grin
nitespark - 20 Jan 2005 02:11 GMT
>>I am not bald....I am follicularly challenged.
>
> Grow it if you got it, polish it if you don't...
>
> I'm at that awkward stage between growing it and polishing it... Too lazy to
> shave what's left off and too much pride to attempt a combover... <grin>

Bad thing about a combover....if you are swimming into a current, you
have to keep your head turned 90 deg to the left or the right.

(Now how is that for bringing it back on topic?)
chilly - 20 Jan 2005 03:24 GMT
> > I am not bald....I am follicularly challenged.
>
> Grow it if you got it, polish it if you don't...
>
> I'm at that awkward stage between growing it and polishing it... Too lazy to
> shave what's left off and too much pride to attempt a combover... <grin>

Thank heaven's for the last.  Combovers don't fool anyone and they are not
the least bit sexy.  Lots of bald (and balding) men are sexy, but not ever,
ever, if they have a combover.
Grumman-581 - 20 Jan 2005 06:13 GMT
> Thank heaven's for the last.  Combovers don't fool anyone and they are not
> the least bit sexy.  Lots of bald (and balding) men are sexy, but not ever,
> ever, if they have a combover.

Yeah, I always thought that they were kind of funny... Especially when it's
windy and that hair is standing straight out from the side of their head...
I got used to a crew cut when I was in the Navy and have pretty much kept it
ever since... I used to keep it at about 1/2" long, but these days, when it
gets much past 1/4" - 3/8", I start feeling kind of shaggy...
Kimber - 20 Jan 2005 13:19 GMT
> > I'm at that awkward stage between growing it and polishing it... Too lazy
> to
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> the least bit sexy.  Lots of bald (and balding) men are sexy, but not ever,
> ever, if they have a combover.

You took the words right out of my mouth...

I agree completely...

They should never ever do the combover...  *shudder*

Kimber
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Rich Lockyer - 15 Jan 2005 07:07 GMT
>Wear a banana, tied on the way you might see it worn by a biker.

Last time I tried to wear a banana, I had a hard time tying it, and I
looked NOTHING like a biker.  I looked pretty silly actually.

Now, when I got rid of the banana and got a proper head wrap, the look
was much more pleasing :)
http://www.linkline.com/personal/rlockyer/S_DSC00243.JPG

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 http://richlockyer.tripod.com/
Greg Mossman - 15 Jan 2005 08:50 GMT
> Now, when I got rid of the banana and got a proper head wrap, the look
> was much more pleasing :)
> http://www.linkline.com/personal/rlockyer/S_DSC00243.JPG

I beg to differ.  Now let's see the one with the banana.
chilly - 15 Jan 2005 10:42 GMT
> > Now, when I got rid of the banana and got a proper head wrap, the look
> > was much more pleasing :)
> > http://www.linkline.com/personal/rlockyer/S_DSC00243.JPG
>
> I beg to differ.  Now let's see the one with the banana.

LOL, I wish I'd said that.
Lee Bell - 16 Jan 2005 03:31 GMT
>> We're going snorkeling in Belize in Feb.  I'm a fairskinned bald-headed
>> guy.  I always use SPF50 waterproof sunscreen.  I sometimes snorkel
>> with a t-shirt on.  What about my head?
>
> Wear a banana, tied on the way you might see it worn by a biker.

This may be your most humorous typo to date.  How to bikers wear ther
bananas?
chilly - 16 Jan 2005 07:08 GMT
> >> We're going snorkeling in Belize in Feb.  I'm a fairskinned bald-headed
> >> guy.  I always use SPF50 waterproof sunscreen.  I sometimes snorkel
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> This may be your most humorous typo to date.  How to bikers wear ther
> bananas?

Yes.  :^)  We've all been having a good laugh at my expense. :^p
Lee Bell - 16 Jan 2005 12:51 GMT
> Yes.  :^)  We've all been having a good laugh at my expense. :^p

You must admit that the mental picture of a biker tooling down the road with
a banana tied to his head really is worth smiling at.

Lee
chilly - 16 Jan 2005 16:41 GMT
> > Yes.  :^)  We've all been having a good laugh at my expense. :^p
>
> You must admit that the mental picture of a biker tooling down the road with
> a banana tied to his head really is worth smiling at.

Oh, I laughed out loud, just like everyone else, once my typo had been
pointed out.  It still makes me smile.
Grumman-581 - 16 Jan 2005 16:48 GMT
> Oh, I laughed out loud, just like everyone else, once my typo had been
> pointed out.  It still makes me smile.

Yep, the mental imagery was rather *ripe*... <snicker>

Should leave some interesting tan lines...

It could be classified as a 'helmet' for those states that still have lid
laws... Louisiana new female Democrat governor pushed through a bill that
re-enacted the lid law that the previous (Republican & biker) governor had
gotten rid of... Yet another case of the fuckin' socialists trying to
protect us from our own stupidity... I suspect that she's afraid that if
they are stupid enough to go without a helmet, they're probably stupid
enough to vote Democrat and as such, she's just trying to protect her voting
base... Fuckin' nanny state... Hell, I don't even own a bike now and when I
do, I *always* wear a FULL COVERAGE helmet and I'm against the lid law... I
just don't think that we should interfere with Darwin and the natural chain
of events on this matter...
Curtis - 16 Jan 2005 22:48 GMT
>... Hell, I don't even own a bike now and when I
> do, I *always* wear a FULL COVERAGE helmet and I'm against the lid law...
> I
> just don't think that we should interfere with Darwin and the natural
> chain
> of events on this matter...

   Started wearing a hard shell on my bicycle before they were cool,  but I
agree.......we need more organ donors.

   Guess that's why I feel a little different about diving practices, they
tend to ruin the organs.

Curtis
Whistler - 16 Jan 2005 16:10 GMT
>>>Wear a banana, tied on the way you might see it worn by a biker.
>>
>>This may be your most humorous typo to date.  How to bikers wear ther
>>bananas?
>
> Yes.  :^)  We've all been having a good laugh at my expense. :^p

Yeah, I can hear the peels of laughter from here.
Nitespark - 16 Jan 2005 18:07 GMT
>>>> Wear a banana, tied on the way you might see it worn by a biker.
>>>
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>
> Yeah, I can hear the peels of laughter from here.

I just thought it was a bunch of snickers.
Chris Guynn - 19 Jan 2005 16:02 GMT
<snip>

> I just thought it was a bunch of snickers.

<Homer Simpson> MMMmmmmmm... Snickers.... </Homer Simpson
nitespark - 19 Jan 2005 17:07 GMT
> <snip>
>
>>I just thought it was a bunch of snickers.
>
> <Homer Simpson> MMMmmmmmm... Snickers.... </Homer Simpson>

Thats donuts Chris.....

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Greg Mossman - 19 Jan 2005 18:17 GMT
>> <snip>
>>
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>
> Thats donuts Chris.....

You are the 'authority' on donuts here, but Chris should know better as he
also works for the PD.
nitespark - 19 Jan 2005 21:10 GMT
>>><snip>
>>>
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> You are the 'authority' on donuts here, but Chris should know better as he
> also works for the PD.

Damn....does this mean I have to break out the lawyer jokes?
Greg Mossman - 20 Jan 2005 06:32 GMT
> Damn....does this mean I have to break out the lawyer jokes?

If I have to hear that crap any time I mention sharks, you're on the hook
whenever you mention donuts.  You're lucky.  Sharks are much more on-topic
in rec.scuba than donuts.
Grumman-581 - 20 Jan 2005 07:15 GMT
> Sharks are much more on-topic
> in rec.scuba than donuts.

Cite?
nitespark - 20 Jan 2005 11:40 GMT
>>Damn....does this mean I have to break out the lawyer jokes?
>
> If I have to hear that crap any time I mention sharks, you're on the hook
> whenever you mention donuts.  You're lucky.  Sharks are much more on-topic
> in rec.scuba than donuts.

Yeah, but donuts look a lot like life preservers on dive boats.
Joe English - 20 Jan 2005 12:54 GMT
>>Damn....does this mean I have to break out the lawyer jokes?
>
> If I have to hear that crap any time I mention sharks, you're on the hook
> whenever you mention donuts.  You're lucky.  Sharks are much more on-topic
> in rec.scuba than donuts.

isn't a donut a floatation device?
Chris Guynn - 20 Jan 2005 14:51 GMT
> >>Damn....does this mean I have to break out the lawyer jokes?
> >
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> >
> isn't a donut a floatation device?

Over time, if you eat enough, they will help you float...
Joe English - 20 Jan 2005 18:53 GMT
>>>>Damn....does this mean I have to break out the lawyer jokes?
>>>
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>
> Over time, if you eat enough, they will help you float...

already happened
Kimber - 20 Jan 2005 20:57 GMT
"Chris Guynn" <chris.guynn@gmail.com> wrote in message news:IzPHd.17421

> > isn't a donut a floatation device?
>
> Over time, if you eat enough, they will help you float...

A whole 'nother meaning to personal floatation device!  (-;

Kimber
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Curtis - 21 Jan 2005 00:12 GMT
>> > isn't a donut a floatation device?
>>
>> Over time, if you eat enough, they will help you float...
>
> A whole 'nother meaning to personal floatation device!  (-;

   Think there's a tip-over drowning hazard not seen in the female PFD
units.......

Curtis
Chris Guynn - 19 Jan 2005 22:09 GMT
> >> <snip>
> >>
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> You are the 'authority' on donuts here, but Chris should know better as he
> also works for the PD.

Around here, they're called power rings
nitespark - 20 Jan 2005 02:09 GMT
>>>><snip>
>>>>
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>
> Around here, they're called power rings

Cherios on steroids.
Chris Guynn - 19 Jan 2005 22:08 GMT
> > <snip>
> >
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> Thats donuts Chris.....

I know.
John - 14 Jan 2005 21:26 GMT
No reason you cannot apply a waterproof sunscreen to your bald head as
well

John

>Hi
>
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>Thanks
>Al
Robin AndrePont - 19 Jan 2005 21:36 GMT
Salty - 15 Jan 2005 03:24 GMT
> Hi
> We're going snorkeling in Belize in Feb.  I'm a fairskinned bald-headed
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> Thanks
> Al

Hi Al.  I'm female and no, I'm not bald so I can't relate entirely.
However, my suggestion is that you use a neoprene dive beanie. It will
cover your head and it's lite and comfy. I wear one on dives lots of
times because I hate wearing a 'standard wet suit hood".
Simon - 15 Jan 2005 03:24 GMT
> Hi
>
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> Thanks
> Al

Similar to other posts.  May look silly but who cares.

www.scubadorag.com
chilly - 15 Jan 2005 04:32 GMT
> > Hi
> >
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>
> www.scubadorag.com

Thanks for helping me with the visual.  However, it should not be necessary
to spend $35 on the "do-rag" unless you want to get really fancy.  Seems to
me, you can buy those bandana's (not bananas) most anywhere for not more
than a couple of bucks.  Here's a site that has the original kind for $.80.

http://www.wholesaleforeveryone.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_C
ode=Paisley14


Maybe you should get the "Blue Sky Camo". Then when you were in the water,
no one would even notice that you had it on.

http://www.wholesaleforeveryone.com/page/WFE/CTGY/bancamo

The one I have, I bought from Borneo Divers in Malaysia.  As an added
benefit, it has a slightly rubberized coating which actually helps to keep
my head warmer.

As an aside, this site really made me laugh . . .can you guess why?

http://www.birchstreetclothing.com/patternpage5.html
Simon - 16 Jan 2005 14:53 GMT
>>>Hi
>>>
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> me, you can buy those bandana's (not bananas) most anywhere for not more
> than a couple of bucks.  Here's a site that has the original kind for $.80.

No problem.  Agreed, seems pretty overpriced - it was more intended as
an illustration - I had heard of them (or seen them advertised
somewhere) and it answered the OP so thought worth posting the link.
Only reason I could seriously consider buying something like that would
be if it offers very high spf.  Claims some protection but interestingly
doesn't say what it is which makes it a bit doubtful.  Got to admire
someone spotting the niche though.

> http://www.wholesaleforeveryone.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_C
ode=Paisley14

>
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> benefit, it has a slightly rubberized coating which actually helps to keep
> my head warmer.

Never saw those - had to make do with their t-shirt :-)

> As an aside, this site really made me laugh . . .can you guess why?
>
> http://www.birchstreetclothing.com/patternpage5.html

errr - banana reference or the really tasteful clothing?
chilly - 16 Jan 2005 16:41 GMT
> No problem.  Agreed, seems pretty overpriced - it was more intended as
> an illustration - I had heard of them (or seen them advertised
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> doesn't say what it is which makes it a bit doubtful.  Got to admire
> someone spotting the niche though.

True. :^)

http://www.wholesaleforeveryone.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_C
ode=Paisley14


> > Maybe you should get the "Blue Sky Camo". Then when you were in the water,
> > no one would even notice that you had it on.
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>
> Never saw those - had to make do with their t-shirt :-)

Got that too. :^)

> > As an aside, this site really made me laugh . . .can you guess why?
> >
> > http://www.birchstreetclothing.com/patternpage5.html
>
> errr - banana reference or the really tasteful clothing?

The banana reference, of course.  Though, yeah, now that you mention it, the
clothing is worth a chuckle too.
Salty - 15 Jan 2005 03:24 GMT
> Hi
> We're going snorkeling in Belize in Feb.  I'm a fairskinned bald-headed
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> Thanks
> Al

Hi Al.  I'm female and no, I'm not bald so I can't relate entirely.
However, my suggestion is that you use a neoprene dive beanie. It will
cover your head and it's lite and comfy. I wear one on dives lots of
times because I hate wearing a 'standard wet suit hood".
Dillon Pyron - 15 Jan 2005 05:33 GMT
>Hi
>
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>Thanks
>Al

I actually wear a Speedo brand lycra swim cap when I dive.  It used to
be used to keep my ponytail under control, now I wear it because it
looks kewl.

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Rich Lockyer - 15 Jan 2005 07:03 GMT
>We're going snorkeling in Belize in Feb.  I'm a fairskinned bald-headed
>guy.  I always use SPF50 waterproof sunscreen.  I sometimes snorkel
>with a t-shirt on.  What about my head?
>
>Do any of you have a similar problem?  What do you do?  I already see
>the dermatologist too often.

Wear a hood.

 --- Rich
 http://richlockyer.tripod.com/
H. Huntzinger - 17 Jan 2005 14:35 GMT
> Wear a hood.

If you look around, you can sometimes find hoods made of Lycra ("dive
skin") instead of neoprene, which provides shade without any thermal
protection.

-hh
Matthias Voss - 15 Jan 2005 15:45 GMT
> Hi
>
> We're going snorkeling in Belize in Feb.  I'm a fairskinned bald-headed
> guy.  I always use SPF50 waterproof sunscreen.  I sometimes snorkel
> with a t-shirt on.  What about my head?

As a matter of interest, you don't do hot nitrox mixes, like 40% at 130ft?

Matthias
Lee Bell - 16 Jan 2005 03:29 GMT
> We're going snorkeling in Belize in Feb.  I'm a fairskinned bald-headed
> guy.  I always use SPF50 waterproof sunscreen.  I sometimes snorkel
> with a t-shirt on.  What about my head?
>
> Do any of you have a similar problem?  What do you do?  I already see
> the dermatologist too often.

I suggest a cloth skull cap or, perhaps, a bandana tied to protect your
head.

Lee
Grumman-581 - 16 Jan 2005 03:38 GMT
> I suggest a cloth skull cap or, perhaps, a bandana tied to protect your
> head.

What about a ball cap turned backwards?  The brim of the hat would protect
the neck also... <grin
Curtis - 16 Jan 2005 22:46 GMT
> What about a ball cap turned backwards?  The brim of the hat would protect
> the neck also... <grin>

   a Bubba-do?

Curtis
chilly - 16 Jan 2005 07:08 GMT
> > We're going snorkeling in Belize in Feb.  I'm a fairskinned bald-headed
> > guy.  I always use SPF50 waterproof sunscreen.  I sometimes snorkel
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> I suggest a cloth skull cap or, perhaps, a bandana tied to protect your
> head.

I wish I'd thought of that.
Lee Bell - 16 Jan 2005 12:49 GMT
>> I suggest a cloth skull cap or, perhaps, a bandana tied to protect your
>> head.
>
> I wish I'd thought of that.

Why.  I thought your idea of a banana was much better.  I just can't figure
out how to tie one so it'll stay.
Curtis - 16 Jan 2005 22:47 GMT
>> I suggest a cloth skull cap or, perhaps, a bandana tied to protect your
>> head.
>
> I wish I'd thought of that.

   more shade than your banana, but then again, you're addressing the guy
who wears a speedo, be careful.......

Curtis
Ian Ring - 21 Jan 2005 02:45 GMT
you might feel unfashionable, but try wearing a kerchief on your head - the
kind that ties in the back and will stay on in the water.

If you are concerned about the macho factor of kerchiefs, get one of those
black ones with skulls and flames, like bikers wear.

Ian from http://www.thescubaguide.com/

> Hi
>
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> Thanks
> Al
Greg Mossman - 21 Jan 2005 04:05 GMT
> If you are concerned about the macho factor of kerchiefs, get one of those
> black ones with skulls and flames, like bikers wear.

Bikers wear bananas.  Black bananas are overripe and smell and attract
flies.  Flaming bananas are good served over ice cream but they certainly
don't mix with diving due to the alcohol involved.

Besides, isn't a kerchief something one sneezes into?  Why would you risk
someone sneezing on your head?
chilly - 21 Jan 2005 09:57 GMT
> you might feel unfashionable, but try wearing a kerchief on your head - the
> kind that ties in the back and will stay on in the water.
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> Ian from http://www.thescubaguide.com/

Geez, I wish I'd thought of that . . but all I could come up with was a
banana.
 
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