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That picture's not working for me. But I suspect that's a good thing.Lycra bodysuits.... enough said....
Will lycra actually give you abrasion protection?
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Haha - thanks for the thoughtful (and some funny) replies. I definitely do not look fabulous in the lycra and the first comment out of my mouth when I was trying it on in front of my wife is "it makes me look gay". She said no - but she thinks I look "fabulous" in whatever I wear. lol, tmi. I'm a big dude at 5'9", 230+ so never really had a being cold problem to begin with. I'm leaving Sunday so really don't have time to get anything online at this point. I had picked up a 3mm suit but because of my body proportion - it's too long which I don't like. I may go the rash guard route on top with board shorts, or I may bring the 3mm and try it too. I just know I'm gonna have a great time!
And don't worry - I'm not planning on bumping into any coral or anything for that matter. Just being cautious cause accidents do happen.
Jim
And don't worry - I'm not planning on bumping into any coral or anything for that matter. Just being cautious cause accidents do happen.
Jim
You'll be fine with shorts and a rash guard, that's what most divers around here wear.
Have fun on your trip.
-Mitch
Have fun on your trip.
-Mitch
Haha - thanks for the thoughtful (and some funny) replies. I definitely do not look fabulous in the lycra and the first comment out of my mouth when I was trying it on in front of my wife is "it makes me look gay". She said no - but she thinks I look "fabulous" in whatever I wear. lol, tmi. I'm a big dude at 5'9", 230+ so never really had a being cold problem to begin with. I'm leaving Sunday so really don't have time to get anything online at this point. I had picked up a 3mm suit but because of my body proportion - it's too long which I don't like. I may go the rash guard route on top with board shorts, or I may bring the 3mm and try it too. I just know I'm gonna have a great time!
And don't worry - I'm not planning on bumping into any coral or anything for that matter. Just being cautious cause accidents do happen.
Jim
hey man... if the wifey say it is okay... its all gooood...
seaducer
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As others have mentioned, the best protection from the reef is not to touch it. Even a 3mm will rip if you rub it against coral.
Some thing I haven't seen mentioned for thermal protection is a beanie. I wear a 2mm beanie (half a hood) and that makes a world of difference at the end of long dives. Ina dive where I get chilled and would look for a 3mm full suit by the end, I can get away with a shortie or even shorts and a rash guard comfortably by just wearing that beanie.
Some thing I haven't seen mentioned for thermal protection is a beanie. I wear a 2mm beanie (half a hood) and that makes a world of difference at the end of long dives. Ina dive where I get chilled and would look for a 3mm full suit by the end, I can get away with a shortie or even shorts and a rash guard comfortably by just wearing that beanie.
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