bill-da-ho
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yes, i have plenty of insulation,,lol.. after all, you dont see a walrus wearing anything beyond a 3 mil do you..haha
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Dear lord, that sounds like madess. I dove last weekend in 46F, i had a 5mm full suit with a 5mm shortie over the top, plus the usual thicker areas around kidneys etc.
I was comfortable, but i couldn't have worn any less protection.
The thought of diving in colder water with less neoprene is frightening! I struggle to see the enjoyment in that.
I'm doing my dry suit training next week and getting a suit asap - too bloody cold getting changed in some random car park after a dive!
I would imagine it is dangerous, dexterity would worry me.
I have not dove in water warmer than 55f, I have been in 45f with my 3 mil and suffered no discomfort.
Back in the day, I'd do ice dives in a 1/4" high waist wet suit (before they invented the farmer john) and after the second dive it was common to not be able to feel my feet. Hypothermia was a given.yes, i have plenty of insulation,,lol.. after all, you dont see a walrus wearing anything beyond a 3 mil do you..haha
I have not dove in water warmer than 55f, I have been in 45f with my 3 mil and suffered no discomfort. I dont find that I am cold at all except for the initial dunking to get my suit wet. I will let everyone know the temp, and how it went today when I get back tho, trust me, if its not any fun, I aint doin it again!