when i go diving for the first time that day, im usually warm, but when i have to go for that 2nd dive sometimes i get cold, and sometimes i dont. i really want the wetsuit with the full sleeves and shorts, but those are more expensive then the full wetsuits! what would you recommend?
2007-12-02 15:49:14 · 9 answers · asked by Lauren 2 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
and im leaving on the 19th for mexico-lots of diving to be dove there. i kinda need it fast.
2007-12-02 15:55:47 · update #1
Why not compromise? Get a two piece. If you're diving Mexico and some other area that has water temps in say, the mid to upper 60's, most people are fine with a two piece 5mm. Ditch the jacket and you have a suit fine for the tropics ( you still have the option of wearing it on your second dive) and you can use both pieces on colder dives at home.
2007-12-02 22:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by scubabob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you are diving. I did some in the keys, and really, a short wetsuit was fine. If you are diving in colder more northern waters, then go for the full wetsuit. It might be more expensive, but if you dive a lot where the waters are below 70 or so, or do dives longer than an hour, the extra warmth will help with your comfort level, as well as providing extra buoyancy so you wont have to adjust your BC (buoyancy compensator) as much.
2007-12-02 23:53:44 · answer #2 · answered by Shane Doe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the freedom of the"shorty". If that is your choice something that might help for that second or third or fourth dive is an after dive pull-over hoodie with shorts that goes on over the wet suit and wicks the excess water away. The material is sort of a synthetic chamois material called Chameez(I believe that's the spelling.) My wife finds this allows her to do the second dive in relative comfort. See if you can find someone in your circle of dive buddies that has a set. It's not all that cheap(around $100 US) for two pieces.
The fact that you are diving in a shorty makes buoyancy a little easier,if you were changing suits you would probably find that you would need more weight with the full length suit.
2007-12-03 00:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends a lot on where you dive. I have done most of my diving in the Pacific, and I have seldom worn anything but a T-shirt, trunks and gloves. If you stay warm in between dives, the second dive shouldn't be terribly different.
I like to be able to feel the change of temperature with different currents and depths - the suit removes a layer of sensation that I find useful.
But if you really feel you need one, start with a short sleeved vest and see if that solves your problem. If not, add the short pants. If THAT still doesn't solve your problem, sell those and buy the long sleeved
2007-12-02 23:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not get a 3mm shorty? That keeps your core warm and Im supposing, although you didnt say what the surface water temp was.. that you will be warm enough. A 2mm full suit isnt that expensive.. maybe in the 100 ish dollar range sometimes less..
A shorty might run 70 or so.
2007-12-02 23:53:00 · answer #5 · answered by Abolir Las Farc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lauren if diving is going to be serious and you plan to dedicate yourself to it, get the full suit. It will come in handy on those colder days. Keep the short and full suits on hand and you wont have to worry about it. Instead you can enjoy the dive. Be careful and enjoy the beauty the ocean has to offer.
~Steve
2007-12-02 23:55:15 · answer #6 · answered by Steve S. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the water is going to be cold then you need the full wetsuit. You said you sometimes get cold, that's enough to wear one just incase.
2007-12-02 23:52:06 · answer #7 · answered by Madison 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
E-bay.
2007-12-02 23:52:34 · answer #8 · answered by Padraig 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Full if its cold
Short if its mild.
2007-12-02 23:53:01 · answer #9 · answered by theguy4u2nv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋