Skin cancer - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 08-28-2015, 02:48 PM

I usually cover myself up...minus my legs and my feet...yeah I know how stupid...

I just absolutely hate sunscreen...and on my last offshore excursion, my legs turned black on me...

! My last couple of trips I have covered my legs and feet with sunscreen...and it sucks but ...Who knows how long I can get away with it without getting stuff cut off of me...?

Amish Ed · 08-28-2015, 02:54 PM

I too hate sunscreen. Makes me feel sweaty and gross. I wear a big hat, shoes, pants and long sleeve shirt year round. It took a while just getting used to those. How long can you go without cutting things off? I'm 45 and it's getting pretty regular.

Good news is I just got a text from my doctor. The ear one was benign. Not too often when you like the doctor to be wrong.

Cbad Mike · 08-28-2015, 04:50 PM

Great reminder!
I really need to get into the habit of using sunscreen and covering up better.

If I could add.....
It is extremely important to protect your eyes from sun damage also.

Amish Ed · 08-28-2015, 04:53 PM

Definitely need good eye wear too. I've used bad glasses in the past. Killed my night vision every time I went out.

JohnMckroidJr · 08-28-2015, 07:58 PM

Good warning, when we are young, we think we are invincible, and might pay for it years later. I had Clarks level 2 malenoma removed 18 years ago, knock on wood, no irregular moles since then. I always cover up ever since then. I have always hated the feel of sunscreen and prefer high SPF clothes. Furthermore, the incidents of skin cancer have greatly increased since the invention of sunscreen...makes one wonder if it is giving a false sense of protection.

DCS · 08-28-2015, 09:56 PM

Good message.

I was looking at paddling pants a few days ago. To those who wear paddling pants: Do they breathe good and make you not feel like you're wearing a sauna suit?

JohnMckroidJr · 09-04-2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DCS

Good message.

I was looking at paddling pants a few days ago. To those who wear paddling pants: Do they breathe good and make you not feel like you're wearing a sauna suit?

I use mares full length swim pants, they breath and are comfortable.

08-28-2015, 02:48 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I usually cover myself up...minus my legs and my feet...yeah I know how stupid... I just absolutely hate sunscreen...and on my last offshore excursion, my legs turned black on me... ! My last couple of trips I have covered my legs and feet with sunscreen...and it sucks but ...Who knows how long I can get away with it without getting stuff cut off of me...? __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-28-2015, 02:54 PM	#2
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	I too hate sunscreen. Makes me feel sweaty and gross. I wear a big hat, shoes, pants and long sleeve shirt year round. It took a while just getting used to those. How long can you go without cutting things off? I'm 45 and it's getting pretty regular. Good news is I just got a text from my doctor. The ear one was benign. Not too often when you like the doctor to be wrong. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead! Last edited by Amish Ed; 08-28-2015 at 03:18 PM.

08-28-2015, 04:50 PM	#3
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Great reminder! I really need to get into the habit of using sunscreen and covering up better. If I could add..... It is extremely important to protect your eyes from sun damage also. __________________ [SIGPIC]

08-28-2015, 04:53 PM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Definitely need good eye wear too. I've used bad glasses in the past. Killed my night vision every time I went out. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

08-28-2015, 07:58 PM	#5
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 2,008	Good warning, when we are young, we think we are invincible, and might pay for it years later. I had Clarks level 2 malenoma removed 18 years ago, knock on wood, no irregular moles since then. I always cover up ever since then. I have always hated the feel of sunscreen and prefer high SPF clothes. Furthermore, the incidents of skin cancer have greatly increased since the invention of sunscreen...makes one wonder if it is giving a false sense of protection.

08-28-2015, 09:56 PM	#6
DCS Junior Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 18	Good message. I was looking at paddling pants a few days ago. To those who wear paddling pants: Do they breathe good and make you not feel like you're wearing a sauna suit?