3m or 7mm

[cowfish007]

Weighting isn't so much of an issue for me. Never done FW. I've only dived in the NE Atlantic and am used to my 7mm and about 25lbs of weight. I use a Balance so no belt and the weight is fairly well distributed. I'm probably gonna skip the 3mm and dive with what I have. I'd rather spend the money on camera rentals. Thanks for all of the advice. If I free up some cash between now and September I'll get the 3mm and bring both suits just to be safe.

 

[oly5050user]

If you go with the 7mm ,it just sounds like alot of work just to bring that heavy a suit and then put it on/off multiple times a day and with all that weight.
I ( 6' and weight 170lbs)use a 5mm on peice suit for the first 3 days then if I get cold later in the week I layer with a 3mm vest/hood.This is for diving 4/5 times a day.
If you are tall and thin go with the 5mm.If you are a heavy build then a 3mm will be adequate.Stay away from cheap suits that are flatstitched instead of glued and lockstitched.The flatstitched has thousands of tiny holes from the stitching that allows water exchange -the neosport suits are built that way,therefore the low price.If you want a feature/benefit run down on suits let me know and if you are in the area(westchester-Yonkers) I can be in store and assist you.I have group going to Bonaire May 31...

 

[String]

Id stick with the 7mm. It'll be fine in the water. If it does get warm you can flush it.

Too hot is easy to fix, too cold isnt.

 

[AndyM]

I had the same question about a trip to Key Largo in November.

I ended up diving with my 5mm rather than buying a 3mm. The best advice I got was from someone on here that suggested, like String just did, to open the neck a little and let some water in if you get too warm. Worked perfectly. The thicker suit worked fine for me and I ended up saving $$.

 

[pittyyofool]

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Bonaire Dive and Adventure - FAQ & Tips

The water there is 80+degrees If you are from NY I would think No Suit would be good. 82 deg is like a swimming pool in the Summer. I am from southern CA "the OC" and I don't even Wear a Suit when the water is above 72. as long as you are swimming you will be warm. If you stop for 10 minutes to take a Photo you might want a 3mm Shorty. Ebay they are cheep.