New Hoo Diver
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I have done by classroom and pool certification and am headed to the Caribbean (Granada/St.Lucia) to do my first open water dives in 1 month (honeymoon trip!). I am very confused as to what thickness wetsuit I should buy. I do not plan on doing any cold-water diving and will be sticking to the Carribean and Florida for the forseeable future, with a possible dream trip to Tahiti or Fiji next year. From what I read on these boards it seems a 3mm should be enough. However, the people at the dive shop through which I took my certification class are pushing me to get a 5mm for the following reasons:
1) I am skinny (5'10", 140lbs) male and therefore lose heat more quickly (though have not done any diving to know if this is true, I do not like cold pool water).
2) When underwater, people never complain of overheating, only of being cold, so I should play it safe
Obviously the 5mm feels bulkier (though the Henderson Hyperstrech is not that unwieldy) but they told me there is not really any difference once you are underwater. My question:
Are there any downsides to buying a 5mm (other than extra $) if a 3mm would be sufficient?
Thanks in advance for your patience with a first-time poster and diving newbie. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
1) I am skinny (5'10", 140lbs) male and therefore lose heat more quickly (though have not done any diving to know if this is true, I do not like cold pool water).
2) When underwater, people never complain of overheating, only of being cold, so I should play it safe
Obviously the 5mm feels bulkier (though the Henderson Hyperstrech is not that unwieldy) but they told me there is not really any difference once you are underwater. My question:
Are there any downsides to buying a 5mm (other than extra $) if a 3mm would be sufficient?
Thanks in advance for your patience with a first-time poster and diving newbie. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.