Florida Springs

[mgersch@cox.net]

What sort of exposure protection do most people wear when diving in the Florida Springs?

 

[cth6]

3mm suit, gloves, no hood. But then again, I don't get cold easy.

CHad

 

[scubafool]

3mm hoded vest, 2.5mm shorty, & 3mm full length. With this, I can comfortably stay in water for an hour with mild exertion. But then again, I get cold easily.

 

[rblackburn]

Depends on the dive I have done the springs in a 2mm shorty, a skin only, a 3mm jump with hood, a 7/5mm semi-dry, and a dry suit Generally I use the 3mm or the 7/5mm

 

[Curt Bowen]

What sort of exposure protection do most people wear when diving in the Florida Springs?

Recreational diving, I would say a 3 to 5mm with a hood would work just fine.

 

[metaldector]

If you want to be comfortable and are going to multiple dives you'll be glad you stayed warm on the first dive.

 

[AevnsGrandpa]

When I was down there a little over a year ago in December, I had a 5mm full on with no gloves or hood and was ok for the hour or so we were under at a time. Nice that there was no thermcline!!

Jeff

 

[cra2]

The times I've done Deleon, Blue, and Rainbow River, I've gotten cold after awhile in a 5mm (no hood/gloves).

So next time, I'm planning to try a beanie I bought, and maybe some gloves.

 

[mgersch@cox.net]

Well I own a 3mm shortie and a 6.5mm 2 piece full suit.
I'm gonna go diving this weekend and I was thinking to wear the 6.5mm 2 piece (without hood or gloves).