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@KristenK How long do you have? Maybe that will determine whether you have time to balance relaxing with AOW. AOW isn't very intensive compared to OW so I wouldn't write it off completely, especially if you live in Colorado and it may not be so easy to get it done, especially if you like warm/clear water.
At minimum, I agree with @Lorenzoid, a 3mm full is probably better. There are cold upwellings and thermoclines even in tropical water. I have yet to be too warm even in a 5mm which is probably closer to a 4mm now. It sucks to be cold while diving and if you do any repetitive diving, that is more so of a likelihood. In addition, I like having the full protection from coral, stingers, and as I once learned - a triggerfish or other angry/defensive critter. He would have broken skin and I would have needed stitches if not for my wetsuit. (It was so painful! The guy the week before me had to get them....)
There are a lot of dive computer options - start with figuring out whether you want a wrist or console based and what your budget is.
At minimum, I agree with @Lorenzoid, a 3mm full is probably better. There are cold upwellings and thermoclines even in tropical water. I have yet to be too warm even in a 5mm which is probably closer to a 4mm now. It sucks to be cold while diving and if you do any repetitive diving, that is more so of a likelihood. In addition, I like having the full protection from coral, stingers, and as I once learned - a triggerfish or other angry/defensive critter. He would have broken skin and I would have needed stitches if not for my wetsuit. (It was so painful! The guy the week before me had to get them....)
There are a lot of dive computer options - start with figuring out whether you want a wrist or console based and what your budget is.