Skin cancer

[Amish Ed]

Which sunscreen jimmy?

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by Amish Ed

For those using buffs... How are they when it gets hot out. I could see using one in the winter, but summer time not so much.



Jimmy, glad it wasn't worse. My nose has to be done soon. Hopefully it's an easy small job. My 1st one on my face took 60 stitches.

The buffs I have been using actually cool me down, ALOT. I fish a lot in baja and the right breathable buff makes a world of difference with the heat. Just kind of hard to drink beer.

[Johnp]

Buffs from the buff brand have a cool max feature. They can get a little steamy from your breath though, which can also fog your glasses. An anti fog helps though. I do find myself pulling it down past my mouth at times, but ears are always covered. I also prefer the buuf over the top of my head and the hat over that, which seems wrong, but KS more comfortable for me. Also wear as a head covering under my helmet when mountain biking, absolutely solved the problem of sweat in the eyes and glasses, and is comfortable as well. Just remember to wash them every now and again

[PapaDave]

Originally Posted by King Saba

The only proven sunscreens that work are physical block types. And, yes those are the thick white pasty types that leave you looking like a ghost. I use ones that have titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or a combo of both. For it to work you have reapply often, about every 1.5hrs. I've been using Banana boat. Hope this helps.

While we're still on the topic, does anyone have any reccomendations for boots or socks that have a high SPF rating? I'm not blessed with $$$ so something in the $30 range or less would be awesome. Thanks!

http://www.amazon.com/Banana-Boat-Su...boat+sunscreen

http://www.amazon.com/Banana-Boat-Na...kids+sunscreen

I've been using both and the yellow bottle one seems to work better. It's much thicker, but it does work. The green bottle one doesn't leave a thick pasty feeling, but I've had a few trips where it didn't work quite as well.

Right brand, but from personal experience the two you show won't last very long on the water. I always look for the ones that don't have the 80 minute limitation...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o05_s00

[PescadorPete]

I've had a few rounds of Mohs surgery, fixing issues that came about because I didn't wear much sunscreen in my youth. The worst one was the top of the ear but luckily plastic surgery restored it.

I use Sol Sunguard BlueWater sunscreen. It is a mechanical block. It is sticky so it doesn't run when you sweat. It's actually hard to shower off at the end of the day. I also carry a tin of Headhunter War Paint and use it throughout the day on my nose, lips and ears.

I always cover up, light weight SPF clothing in the summer and waders/jacket in the winter.

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

Right brand, but from personal experience the two you show won't last very long on the water. I always look for the ones that don't have the 80 minute limitation...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o05_s00

I've used that as well. It does apply well and doesn't feel thick and pasty, but it doesn't seem to prevent burns as well for me. It's that or maybe I'm usually just too flushed after a day out.