Straight to Drysuit?

VitaminJ · May 13, 2008

OK, I was certified PADI ~5yrs ago (in FL) and never dove again. I just got re-certified with my fiance (minus the OW dive which will be done in Croatia). Here's my dilema, my friends all dive dry and convinced me that I should also. Do you think that I am biting off more than I can swallow by making my first cold water dives in a dry suit?

I will take the drysuit cert course before I go.

1_T_Submariner · May 13, 2008

If you find a good mentor or take the class as you have suggested. A drysuit is a good piece of equipment and as long as you use it properly it will be safe.

I would rather be ready by doing some dives in a pool or with an instructor before your trip as not to add too many things at one time.

Many people get certified in drysuits.

Rainer · May 13, 2008

1_T_Submariner:
Many people get certified in drysuits.

Exactly.

spectrum · May 13, 2008

I would say take the class and make a few open water dives if the class happens to be pool only.

Going straight to drysuit is more commonplace as you head up into Canada so it's not at all extraordinary.

A little training and practice at a conservative site is important though.

Pete

lord1234 · May 13, 2008

Also, one of the benefits is you will be able to dive in new england waters comfortably. Also you won't pick up any bad wetsuit habits...just good drysuit habits

VitaminJ · May 13, 2008

Thanks all, I was starting to doubt my decision. The place i bought the suit offers the course for free with the purchase. I'll do the pool work and make a few easy dives before progressing.

Thanks again for the advise

616fun · May 13, 2008

My tenth dive was in a drysuit. Almost all dives after 10 have been dry

Good luck with your checkouts and new suit.

all4scuba05 · May 14, 2008

Whatever you plan on wearing for your openwater dives is what you should wear in the pool to figure out your weight requirements. Don't wear a shirt and shorts as undergarment in the pool and then when you get to Croatia have no clue as too how much weight you should wear with the thick undergarments.

large_diver · May 15, 2008

I would also recommend going ahead with drysuit. It will be harder at first, but learning a more difficult way of diving first makes things easier later.

Just know the learning curve will be steeper going in.....and vow to stick with it.

-Chris

Soggy · May 17, 2008

I was certified in a dry suit. I would never recommend that anyone diving in New England buy a wetsuit...the season is just too short that way.

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