Moving to MO and just got certified

[ponjo]

Hey i'm moving to Silex,MO end of Sept. I just got my OW cert and going for the AOW cert next.

So how is diving in the midwest?
Does everyone who dive in the midwest own a drysuit? Just curious.

 

[Jmaserati]

Welcome to 7mm country Ponjo! Where the heck is Silex? Are you runnin' from Hurricanes? 'Cause we got twisters here. Thanks for introducing yourself!

 

[Desa]

What part of MO is Silex? Lots of diving, it aint tropical, but it aint boring! I moved up from New Port Richey, Florida several years ago, it took me a long time to get used to the cooler waters, but dry is where its at!

Welcome to SB and to diving.........Its addictive (both)

 

[MsParamedic]

Silex is north of St. Charles and NE of St. Louis. Great community!!! I don't own a drysuit and have been diving the local waters for 3 years now.

Welcome to the neighborhood!!!

 

[theskull]

Welcome, Ponjo!

A drysuit is only required in MO if you plan to dive through the winter. That's not to say it isn't very much appreciated the rest of the year, especially if you like to dive deep. I just spent last weekend on Table Rock Lake diving a 3 mm full suit with hooded vest (including deep dives). But then I went out today to dive in spring-fed lake in the dry suit.

We have a wonderful variety of lakes, quarries, rivers, and mines to dive here in MO. Enjoy!!

theskull