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    full or two piece wetsuit?

    I'm trying to decide between two suits...
    Akona 7mm Titanium fullsuit
    Titanium
    Extra Stretchy

    or
    Akona two piece 6.5mm suit.
    Not Titanium

    http://www.akona.com/mens_suits.html
    I'll be doing some colder quarry dives in march(missouri)
    and
    Some atlantic dives in June.

    I'm 6' 200lbs and I put off a good amount of heat.

    Or is there something else I should consider?
    My Akona shorty has served me well, and I'm happy with the quality.

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    I'd go with the 2 piece they are more versati...

    I'd go with the 2 piece they are more versatile. It gives you 2 layers on your torso for colder dives. If the full suit is to warm you can just use the top. A hooded vest under the 1 piece is an option also (Bare has a nice one). Good Luck.
    Matt

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    I have felt more comfortable in the one piece...

    I have felt more comfortable in the one piece. If I need extra layers, I would add a hooded vest (ScubaPro S-Tek in my case).

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    Two piece for versatility makes sense, but I ...

    Two piece for versatility makes sense, but I prefer the flexibility of the one piece jumpsuit. Less rubber around your midsection, less buoyant. If you already have a shorty for warmer conditions, go with the one piece.

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