bp_968
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I am new to diver and so far have tried 3 different rental suits (all in 78deg water). 3 mil shorty, 3 mil fullsize, and a 3 mil farmer john with a shorty over top. I freeze in all three! I've noticed every one of them flushes cold water through the neck seal into the chest though (and thats what gets me cold quick). I was thinking of getting a 5 mil custom suit (since I am tall and very skinny, 5'11" 127lbs, I figure custom is the only way to go). My question is one of adaptability. I want the 5 mil for caribbean/hawaii/pacific diving (its very doubtful I would get to warm). What options do I have for local diving (cincinnati ohio). How much will layering help? What kind of layering options should I consider? I'd like to be able to dive in water as cold as 65 deg (or as low as I can do without getting into needing a drysuit). I'm hoping if I get a suit that fits correctly I will be able to dive in colder water without instantly freezing like I do now. Otherwise diving may be a mid-summer/vacation only activity for me.
Ben
Ben