47-52F water undergarment upgrade

[skl007]

Hi Everyone,

The DUI undergarments that came with my suit are starting to get packed out, so it's time for an upgrade. I wear merino 280g tops and bottoms and I was colder than my original setup with Waterproof 3D Meshtec undergarments. Now I'm thinking if it's just a better move to get Halo AR undergarments, or to pair the 3D Meshtec with something like a Venture heated vest. Any recommendations for how I should move forward?

 

[grantctobin]

Hi Everyone,

The DUI undergarments that came with my suit are starting to get packed out, so it's time for an upgrade. I wear merino 280g tops and bottoms and I was colder than my original setup with Waterproof 3D Meshtec undergarments. Now I'm thinking if it's just a better move to get Halo AR undergarments, or to pair the 3D Meshtec with something like a Venture heated vest. Any recommendations for how I should move forward?

What duration?

 

[skl007]

What duration?

My dives are usually an hour long.

 

[xan]

My dives are usually an hour long.

Depending where in PNW you are and whether they have stock on hand, 8diving shows SANTI BZ400X. I have found mine to be quite comfortable in those ranges, with a moisture-wicking under layer (Patagonia or REI midweight). There's also a (more expensive) heated version of it. That is, if you'd like to try it on.

If 8diving doesn't have it, looks like Paragon Dive does (online) (and the Halo AºR)

 

[mr_v]

There is no need to add heat if you're diving for 1 hour; that'd be my last resort. Your dry suit undies are the first line of defense. What if you add a thicker base layer?

 

[skl007]

There is no need to add heat if you're diving for 1 hour; that'd be my last resort. Your dry suit undies are the first line of defense. What if you add a thicker base layer?

What would you recommend in terms of thicker base layers? Just layer in another set of merino wool?

I generally agree that passive heat is the way to go, but the dive charter I use often has us suited up while we motor for 45 minutes or so to the dive site. I can see a heated vest being a good way to prevent overheating while on the boat but still be warm enough underwater.