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Welcome to the board! and yes... it is funny how diving consumes your thoughts. I gues that is why this scuba board thing is so great! Have fun in Catalina, it's a beautiful place to dive. And after diving in Washington and the East Coast, I think you'll find Catalina to be almost tropical :)

I agree with Awap, getting a more expensive suit is the way to go.... they are just made with better materials for a better overall fit. Cheap suits are just cheap, and they will end up not working for you. You also mention seeing seams on your legs and arms.... that is bad sign, it's like the...

Welcome to the board.... and props to you for getting in so many dives in such a short time!

ScubaHel, You mention feeling more comfortable in a 3mm. Comfort is very important... you don't want to be worring about your suit while you are diving, so I'd stick with what makes you comfortable. The Water Temps in Hawaii are not too cold so a 3mm will likely be fine, however if you get...

if that were true, the Mormons would be getting alot of exposure here wouldn't they?

Welcome to the Scuba board Steve. I second looking into the forums for your area.... You will find plenty of dive buddies, have fun!

Welcome, let us know how you like diving in the Red Sea!

Welcome to scuba! Have a great time in Key Largo!

Always a good thing to keep your dive buddy happy right?

Has anyone every used Fog Not? I just got a test sample of this, but haven't tried it yet. Just wondering if anyone has heard of it, and used it before?

I'd stick to what the tag says. Unless you are willing to replace it.. if the dryer kills it.

No, I'm not in favor of throwing them out. I actually enjoyed that part of the PADI Training. I feel knowing your limits before the dive is crucial to safe diving. But I must be honest.... I do tend to rely too much on just the computer. I need to be better about that.

Ricky, Fellow Surfer here, you are right, there isn't any surf company that makes a skin suit, but I think you will find the .5mm skins made by any diving company pretty comparable to a full rash guard. Durable enough to take a beating with the surfwax. Another thought would be to get a...

Another vote here for the full suit and hooded vest. Perfect for cold water.

I agree with Spectrum, you want good core insulation, and with the full suit covering and sealing off the water flushing you will be much more warm. As for getting to hot? and taking off the shorty.... come on if heat were the real issue we wouldn't be discussing layering. And I doubt you'd be...

Rental suits are typically quite worn out, with leaking seams, making even a 5mm feel like a skin suit. I have dove with a farmer John, it was warm but bulky. If you get frustrated easy with getting you suit on and off, go for a 1 piece full suit. If you were to get a 7mm full suit (new) I think...

I like Bare wetsuits, they seem to be built sturdy. However, I am partial to Ripcurl. It's really made for surfing so you know it will be well put together, tuff and long lasting. I agree that you can wear out a suit in a few diving seasons.... but that is true only if you don't take care of it...

Was your suit inexpensive?

I agree with the hooded vest idea, most of the heat you loose comes out your head. However, I also agree that getting a good 7mm suit will make you more comfortable all around. A brand new one isn't that bad, check ours out when you get a chance.

No way to tell without trying it first like Ed mentioned. However I can tell you I'm 5'10" 165lbs. I needed 25lbs of weight with a 7mm Farmer john. My Wife, who is 5'2" at 150lbs needed 29lbs. Hope that gives you an idea.