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    Hi - another newbie to the forum. Just qualified at the weekend as PADI OW. Currently based in Tampa, FL - but really from the UK. My job gets me around a bit, so I don't know really when or where I am most of the time!!

    Wouldn't mind some advice on wetsuits - i.e. why are all the wetsuits for *cough* "heavier" people, also designed for people 8 foot tall? I need to get one fairly soon!! Has anyone else had this problem?

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    Hi and welcome on

    As for the suit..... Just don't look at US sized suits,they tend to be "slightly" BIGGER.
    Just look at european dealers,if you need a realy small/slim size look at Italian suits/sizes.

    Have FUN.

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    Hi flyingvisit,

    welcome to SB.
    Gongrat with your OWD certification.
    If your job brings you around and you don't know where you will stay a two pieces 5 mm longjohn with hood is an good alround option (it covers most the temperatures) Drysuits are $$$ expensive and requires special training. Ofcourse if you dive extreem could waters you need one.

    Nice Dives

    Robert

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    Howdy and Welcome to SB...!

    Scuba shops are bad about selling shorties because they're easier to fit. Don't fall for that.

    Your should be able to find all of your answers as well as new friends on the respective forums here. Click Forums on the bar above, look at all the various choices, and try some - especially your local forum. Click here to send me a PM (private message) if I can help you find your way here. And check in often...!

    don

    You can test the tanks you breathe or - dive on hope.
    Testing is safer...


    Great news for vacation divers who cannot talk themselves into buying a personal CO tank tester!

    >> Rent one for a week or longer here <<
    Now let's see more CO readings in your trip reports, ok...??






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