Keeping the piggies warm

[Albatross 0]

Since I amaCalifoniajumper the coldest weather that I have ahd to dealwith is the occational 55 deg cold snap and some ice during freefall. What do you whojumpin cold weather do for gloves and foot warmth. How do you deal with the ballence of warmth and feelin your hands?
God bless us and God Bless America
Albatross

[FallinWoman 1]

For your feet, try wearing shoes AND socks (j/k!)
Seriously, for your hands, I like Neumann's winterized Wide Receiver gloves. They are what I use during fall and spring in Illinois. They keep my hands warm, and allow for pretty good feel. Of course, any gloves will require getting use to!

[Kirils 1]

I just got back from the DZ. We jumped on a windy day with a temp of 45 degrees with no complaints about the cold. The most important thing trying to stay warm in cold weather is blocking the wind from exposed skin.
Try wearing latex surgical gloves under your regular gloves. "Hot Shot" neoprene hunting gloves are cheap and work great (about $6 at K-Mart). For the feet get rid of the running shoes and use a wind proof boot. If you know an Air Force jumper maybe they can rip off a HALO suit for you...
Blue Toes and Black Death!
Skydiving is not a static excercise with discrete predictability...

[RemiAndKaren 0]

45 degrees F: that a summer jump!
Remi
Muff 914

[E150 0]

Being in the UK, its starting to get V chilly up there.
The problem with warm gloves is that they are too thick (the ones I have seen anyway). So, my fingers tend to go blue.
I'll wear a fleece under my jumpsuit - allow about 20 mins to get the zip done up. Oh and feel like a Moomin afterwards.
V V V V thick winter sox.
Dont forget the full faced helmet!
Oh and sit next to someone on the plane who you can cuddle - just a thought. ;)
Or jump a heated Caravan!

[E150 0]

Or go somehwere warm, like the US - I am soon.

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

I just jump with a pair of leather baseball gloves - I find they keep things warm and still retain a lot of feeling.
Throw me to the sky becuase I know I'm coming back - Red Hot Chili Peppers

[riggerrob 643]

Dressing for winter jumping requires two or more layers.
The outer layer covers ALL exposed skin. A jumpsuit provides most of that coverage, just don't expect to be able to slip your sexiest, skin tight summer Spandex suit over all your other warm clothes. Good circulation is very important for winter jumping. Warm blood will never reach your fingers if your wrists are exposed.
Booties are perfect for keeping wind off ankles.
Underneath your wind-blocking layer, wear a series of light layers to keep your body core warm.
Your head is the last part of your body that will feel cold, but it is the first part you should cover. Human bodies are built like chimneys with most the heat escaping out the top. Helmets are mandatory for winter jumping. Just be careful with full-face helmets because some models fog up so badly that you won't have a clue where the DZ is.
Even the lightest turtleneck sweater is worth its weight in gold on winter days. Zippered turtlenecks are even better because you can unzip them to avoid overheating on the ground. Fleece neck warmers are even better, because you can don them half way to altitude.
In conclusion, keep your toes and fingers functional by keeping your body core warm and ensuring that warm blood can circulate out to your extremities.