Dive Crystal river

[mickeylb]

i will be doing my o/w dives at crystal river can anyone tell me what mm sute i will need

 

[pcreefman]

I used a 3mm in January.

 

[jhayes75]

If you have a big tub, fill it up, and get it to 72 degs. Soak in it and determine what you think you need. Its hard for someone to tell you what to ware.

 

[pollywogg]

Correct me I'm wrong, but Crystal River is a year-round 72 degrees. I dove Devil's Den a few weeks ago, same temp. On my first dive, I wore a full 3 mm, a 2mm hodded vest, 2mm booties, and 5mm gloves. I got uncomfortable about 15 min into the dive, downright cold after about 35 min, when we ended our dive. After we had warmed up for a while, we suited up for the second dive, I used the same setup as before, but I added a 6mm hood to it( I happened to have it at the bottom of my bag). I was more comfortable, but still cold at the end of the dive. I tend to chill more easily. It really depends on how you handle the temperature.

 

[mickeylb]

ty i get cold fast so i will buy a 6 mm i can use it till it gets hot in nc

 

[cflJason]

When I dive the springs (72 degrees year round) I use a 3mm farmer john style wetsuit with a 3mm hooded vest (5 mm on head) and a 3 mm jacket over top. So, in the torso I have 9 MM and 3 mm everywhere else. Admittedly I hate being cold, and that keeps me pretty comfortable for extended periods of time.

 

[TBURKE]

I dove Crystal river only once and I wore just a skin.

 

[Doc]

If you have a big tub, fill it up, and get it to 72 degs. Soak in it and determine what you think you need. Its hard for someone to tell you what to ware.

The best advice to this often asked question. There are no other valid answers.

 

[odinsfrigg]

Dove the Hudson Grotto Monday in a 3mm and was fine, will be diving rainbow tomorrow in the early am with a 3mm suit only no hood or gloves, but for me in 72 degree water is warm enough to just wear skins.

 

[Prostar]

I normally use my 5mm to dive Crystal River. I can get by with my dive skin but it doesn't hold out for the second dive.

And welcome to the pond.