lovles2274
Guest
Ok, I have decided that I want to progress to Cave Diver. I know that many (if not most) cave divers wear drysuits but, at this time a drysuit is out of my price range. So I want some input on what thickness wetsuit to purchase.
I live in Central Florida so the diving I do is mostly warm water. Even the caves are around 72 degrees due to being spring fed. I have dove in these springs (cavern and general rec dives) in a full 3mm suit a couple of days with multiple dives each day. The 3 mm suit was adequate for warmth. I want to purchase a new suit in either 5mm or 7mm. The concern is that if the suit is too much, than I will only be able to wear it in the caves. I would like to be able to use it other times also.
Currently I have:
Full 3mm wetsuit
3mm hooded vest
3mm gloves
5mm boots
So let me know whether you would go with the 5mm or 7mm. I do understand that this is dependent on individual tolerances and activity level just to name a couple of variables. But, I would like to know opinions.
Thanks
I live in Central Florida so the diving I do is mostly warm water. Even the caves are around 72 degrees due to being spring fed. I have dove in these springs (cavern and general rec dives) in a full 3mm suit a couple of days with multiple dives each day. The 3 mm suit was adequate for warmth. I want to purchase a new suit in either 5mm or 7mm. The concern is that if the suit is too much, than I will only be able to wear it in the caves. I would like to be able to use it other times also.
Currently I have:
Full 3mm wetsuit
3mm hooded vest
3mm gloves
5mm boots
So let me know whether you would go with the 5mm or 7mm. I do understand that this is dependent on individual tolerances and activity level just to name a couple of variables. But, I would like to know opinions.
Thanks