Show ' iiiitfrByiT pSJqpwi ii 8t$jjp : I ngi' kBMMjgnBqfrSBgygaj w Sait fake sriimnt Lifestyle Friday Morning-Janu- Section 16 1987 ary A Page 15 c Put skids on the Yukon Express’ By Carolyn Monson Tribune Fashion Editor "Yukon Express" temperatures require changing for the cold Hurrying won't suffice The key to warmth is keeping the body dry Keep dry by donning correct layers And don't forget to cover the head Experts estimate a high rate of heat loss occurs when the head is bare Take a tip from car salesmen who work long hours out in the cold Under that nice suit shirt and tie is long underwear Kelly Davis REI assistant manager Salt Lake City is an expert at keeping people warm He regularly spends his days with people bent on taking arctic expeditions He also has his company's test laboratory to keep does for the body Over the liners she put a pair of ragg wool socks but said wool socks will do Her pants snap pullover and hat are the newest synthetic innovation on the market Called Polarplus the fabric is lightweight soft cozy and warm It boasts an absorption rate of less than I percent and resembles a child's favorite stuffed animal The shell is Gore-Tethat looks x and feels like taffeta It is breathable and waterproof What's on Head? She chose glove liners that are 75 percent acrylic and 25 percent metallic Over the liners she wore wool and polypropylene fingerless gloves It's important to note she explained that the fingerless gloves allow dexterity while providing warmth Also available are polypropylene glove liners et t Options abound for the head But Ms Graham took headgear to the extreme to show how warm a person can be outdoors Her polypropylene balaclava resembling something the Knights of the Round Table might have worn under their armor can be worn to show the full face or pulled up to cover the tip of the nose The Masque made of the same laminated rubber-nylo- n neoprene used in diving suits leaves only the eyes to the elements She cautioned anyone wearing the Masque to wear goggles or sunglasses to protect the eyes Keep in mind the experts warned that to layer effectively consider the whole body Sweaters can't compensate for the heat lost through bare legs pants won't keep your head warm Remember too that wind dampness and fatigue reduce comfort levels Take extra clothing along to give yourself some margin for error Another bonus to layering Ms Graham reported is that it can be taken off as well as put on to compensate for temperature fluctuations him Four Layering Categories Bill Sumner who serves as product development manager for REI stores nationwide classified clothing in four layering categories according to principal so thin they can be tucked into a pock- function- The underwear layer to maintain a comfortable microclimate next to the skin 1 2 The clothing layer to absorb moisture and provide insulation 3 The insulation layer to provide additional warmth 4 The shell layer to protect against wind rain snow and sun Carol Graham outdoor products specialist at REi gathered choices some borrowed from skiers to keep warm outdoors even on a frigid day These include: Start With Underwear Medium-weigh- i4 v" ': 1 t i1 iT- - t polypropylene long underwear Available in three weights light medium and expedition the lightweight underwear's perfect for wicking away moisture from the body keeping the skin dry She put on Thermax sock liners that do for the feet what underwear - Graham outdoor wear specialist dons all the stuff for keeping warm outdoors on cold days Fleecy Polarplus pants combined with polypropylene sock liners and wool socks protect legs from arctic air Polypropylene balaclava Polarplus hat save the head Tribune Stuff Photos bv Pool froughton Ua? rt J Design: Sam Smith V vK 1" Vv t’ 's HW P'V ? - H ' v Qeisure v The Masque offers ultimate in cold protection 3” JANUARY CLEARANCE CONTINUES as we have reduced hundreds Save store-wid- e in our of items inventory Hurry in for best selection on one of our best sales of the year $ lypropylene wool blend to give fingerless gloves warmth allow for dexterity through January 19 h Any Frame and st Lens Prescriptions EYEWEAR at GREAT limited time only save 40Jc Off our everyday low price when ordering a complete pair of liable high auaiitv Description glasses Options such as tints scr3tcn resistant protective at nominal cost no other g progressive power lenses and other specialty items available mts aoo'v 3 for $16900 CHOOSE FRQH0ak Teak Walnut ft Contact Lenses Extended from $4950 illy Wear frombifocals and tinted lenses also available cheh-car- e kits White and Butcherblock Finishes Each bookcase Is 30” wide 72” high and 12” deep Three of the five shelves are fully adjustable Large or small cabinet doors drop lid or glass doors or a new drawer unit may be added Also available $6950 Tories NOW AVAILABLE Contact lenses th t change your BROWN EYES to BLUE Other colors available In 16” deep holds most stereo equipment or a TY only $7900 31 NEW 30” BOOKCASE $39°° Complete Optical Service San lane City crossroads Plaza 563 7674 Creekside Place (across from cottonwood Mall) 272 6562 Sandv South Towne Center 572 0454 743 East 9400 South (near Albertson s Orem university Mall 224 1777 logan cache Valley Mall Ogden Ogden City Mall Open All Day Saturday and Sunday Mail Hours 566-721- 1 'sszsxt VISA' 753-C74- 621-424- i t rrofessicnil Eye Examination Avai'abie MaeHrCoTd' I tewssi 6 KM' So 1100 East “REAR” 2174 Just South of Clerk Financial Corp I — 487-328- 9 'mvAnmMmoBssGS p j |