Hey guys i'm looking to get my first wetsuit and i just want to get some of your opinions or tips. I plan on diving mostly lakes and live in Arkansas so water temp varies. I want a wetsuit that i can dive with in the early spring and late summer but not looking to go dry suit just yet. The water temps i want to try and dive will prob be from 50-80 F, but prob stay in the 60-70 F range with the thermocline.
Now comes the dilemma, 5mm or 7mm? I don't tend to get cold on the surface very easily but i'm a skinny guy so it doesn't take me too long to get cold in the water. I'm kind of leaning towards 7mm, but i don't know if i would get hot wearing something that thick in water that's in the 70'. So, here's where you guys come in, what you think? Also, any wetsuit suggestions are more than welcome but kind of on a budget (i know you get what you pay for though).
Now comes the dilemma, 5mm or 7mm? I don't tend to get cold on the surface very easily but i'm a skinny guy so it doesn't take me too long to get cold in the water. I'm kind of leaning towards 7mm, but i don't know if i would get hot wearing something that thick in water that's in the 70'. So, here's where you guys come in, what you think? Also, any wetsuit suggestions are more than welcome but kind of on a budget (i know you get what you pay for though).