recommendation on drysuit underwear

[brianw]

I am lookign for recommendations for drysuit underwear brands/models that will keep me warm in 40-50 degree water. I'm taking a trip up to British Columbia later this wear and feel I need something warmer than what I already have. Any recommendations appreciated !! thanks in advance.

 

[Snowbear]

I...feel I need something warmer than what I already have. Any recommendations appreciated !!

What do you already have?

I use the same undies in 65F summertime water as I do in 37F winter water. However, I do add a layer of expedition weight polypro underneath and switch to Argon for inflation.

 

[Heimdall]

I've been using Diving Concepts in very cold water for a few years and it's worked very well. Especially for those with problems with flexibility (reaching valves) it's a godsend:

Diving Concepts​

Lots of divers around here (Chicago, water in the 30's & 40's, rarely in the 50's) swear by Weezke, although I haven't tried it (yet):

Weezle Extreme​

And Soft Wear has been getting good reviews. I may try it but I'm not certain that it's warm enough for my area:

Soft Wear​

 

[brianw]

What do you already have?

I use the same undies in 65F summertime water as I do in 37F winter water. However, I do add a layer of expedition weight polypro underneath and switch to Argon for inflation.

I have a OS Systems (Oregon)Nautilus suit (polytrilaminate shell) with the underwear that comes with those, basically a lightweight polartec worn underneath the main drysuit underwear.

 

[Bob3]

mmm... Viking Comfort Plus Thinsulate will do the trick.
Stay away from the Arctic, as folks in Alaska complain that's too warm.
Viking Thinsulate undies have a nice cozy fleece lining, making it considerably warmer than other brands of the same weight.
300 wt Northern Diver Flectalon is also a good bet, light, very porous & it doesn't compress down like the softer fiber suit materials. Cost about the same as the Thinsulate which will retain over 80% of its insulative abilities when wet, or so says 3-M.

 

[spurtill]

Weezle is excellent

Personally I use Fouth Element Xerotherm under my 100mg undersuit in the winter. TOASTY Expensive but well worth it

 

[Tygh]

I use the Diving Concepts stretch thinsulate for SoCal diving. Coldest water I have seen is 48, and I was ok. Price on the Diving Concepts undergarments are really high. I would look for an effective alternate if possible.

 

[brianw]

settled on an older-model DUI, thinsulate 400G, size large
which I was able to try on. set me back $259 US. tag inside
collar says t is rated for 35-50 degrees.

thanks to everyone who responded on this thread and have some great diving out there !!!

bw

 

[doole]

settled on an older-model DUI, thinsulate 400G, size large
which I was able to try on. set me back $259 US. tag inside
collar says t is rated for 35-50 degrees.

thanks to everyone who responded on this thread and have some great diving out there !!!

bw

Good choice. When I put exp. weight polypros under it I'm good to 40f. Follow the directions and don't keep it on a hanger. Enjoy.

 

[brianw]

Good choice. When I put exp. weight polypros under it I'm good to 40f. Follow the directions and don't keep it on a hanger. Enjoy.

just to add to this note, I believe the recommendation not to keep the suit on a hangar is because ,for extended periods, gravity can cause the thinsulate at the shoulders to separate, so they suggest you just keep it rolled up and stuffed in a drawer or similar....