"Turby" wrote in message
news:rqcq00hmgefnanbjl5v2aes8504fbuej7o@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 07:35:58 +1000, "Roger Martin"
> wrote:
>
> >General advice from surf lifesaving training is to apply a lot of fresh
> >water to the sting - washing off whatever remains. Then apply ice
directly
> >onto the sting to cool the burning sensation. Dont use salt water as this
> >will make it worse. Vinegar is generally thought to be ineffective and
may
> >make some stings worse on children - even scarring.
> >
> >Dont pop the little buggers on the beach or in the sea as they are
> >impossible to see when back in the water.
>
> ISTR that hot water is better than ice water, and that some people
> wear pantyhose or spandex rashguards during the season with some
> success. Dunno if that's true or not.
>
> Turby the Turbosurfer
Stinger Suits are the go - full body rashies.
The surf life saving clubs usually get the kids to wear them North of Hervey
Bay during the stinger season. A few years ago when the State Champs for
Nippers was held at Sarina it was compulsory for all of the kids to wear the
stinger suits.
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