Recommendation on a 5 mil Wet Suit for Tropical Diving

[kuma1720]

I live in Florida and mostly dive in the Keys so I do not need anything thicker than a 5 mil.
What I do need is a recommendation on a comfortable, easy fitting wetsuit that I can use throughout the winter.
I currently own a 3mil and want to upgrade to something warmer but comfortable.

 

[spectrum]

The Bare Velocity is a nice suit. If you ever want to turn it up a notch wear the hooded chicken vest underneath. That vest would also enhance the 3mm.

Pete

 

[Rick Murchison]

The Bare Velocity is a nice suit. If you ever want to turn it up a notch wear the hooded chicken vest underneath. That vest would also enhance the 3mm.

Pete

If you're not already using a hood in the winter that may be all you need - the hooded vest is even better. If you feel you need more than that - a full 5 mil - then the new hyperstretch suits from Aqualung are very nice - I use a 7 mil in that material and it's by far the easiest to deal with of any other 7 mil I've ever had.
Rick

 

[johnny_bravo]

I'll second the Bare Velocity recommendation...last winter I dove the east coast with a Bare 3/2 + my henderson 5/3 hooded vest (best piece of neoprene ever). This winter I think i will switch to my new Bare 5/4 + the vest.

Cheers.

-J.-

 

[docmartin]

henderson gold core. nice and warm and dries in minutes if you turn it inside out.

 

[donooo]

Look at the Excel 5/4/3, tell me what you think. That is what I am thinking or the Pinnacle Seal, 3mil. I am getting cold at 80 degrees. Need to turn up the temp in the pool.

don O

 

[diver 85]

What water temps are you speaking of.........I would bet you get a chicken hood(very inexpensive & comfortable), that'll be all you need-with your 3 mm...I dive a 3/2 & chicken hood and am good for 70 degrees(if not slightly cooler)........

 

[hunter991]

I would also consider the Henderson Hyperstretch Jumpsuit. When you try it you will never want to wear another wetsuit again.

Brent

 

[Jeff Toorish]

Add my name to the list of Bare Velocity fans. It is just a terrific suit.

Jeff

 

[sclakediver]

Henderson Hyperstretch