AK47Diver
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Ok, I've been lurking on this site for a bit and decided to register and post.
I'm in the process of being open water certified. I had one discover scuba diving experience in the Dominican Republic when on vacation and I got hooked (ok between that and reading Shadow Divers I was totally hooked).
I've passed all of the coursework and the Pool sessions. My Open water dives are scheduled for May 20 and 21 at the portage Quarry in Ohio as its kinda cold for diving in Michigan right now.
I've done the training and purchased the basics (fins, maks, snorkel, gloves, about to buy a hood) from Sea The World Scuba. Excellent training there and a very good experience so far.
Since I live very close to Cass and Orchard lakes i'm looking forward to diving them and the Great Lakes.
One question I have is: Is there any real difference between a 6.5 mm and a 7mm Farmer John wetsuit? Sea the World has a 7mm for $400 and Joediverusa has the 6.5mm for $150. As I'm currently short on cash and I'd rather put it towards more training, is there a big difference in performance?
I'm in the process of being open water certified. I had one discover scuba diving experience in the Dominican Republic when on vacation and I got hooked (ok between that and reading Shadow Divers I was totally hooked).
I've passed all of the coursework and the Pool sessions. My Open water dives are scheduled for May 20 and 21 at the portage Quarry in Ohio as its kinda cold for diving in Michigan right now.
I've done the training and purchased the basics (fins, maks, snorkel, gloves, about to buy a hood) from Sea The World Scuba. Excellent training there and a very good experience so far.
Since I live very close to Cass and Orchard lakes i'm looking forward to diving them and the Great Lakes.
One question I have is: Is there any real difference between a 6.5 mm and a 7mm Farmer John wetsuit? Sea the World has a 7mm for $400 and Joediverusa has the 6.5mm for $150. As I'm currently short on cash and I'd rather put it towards more training, is there a big difference in performance?
Too bad you haven't certified yet, there is a big meet-n-greet at Gilboa quarry in Ohio April 28-30. Someone from the Great Lakes Wrecking Crew section is diving pretty much every weekend so if you're looking for a buddy post there and see who is available.
