1/4" of fat vs. 1/4" neoprene

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Big Sky Dave

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What's more important for keeping warm body fat or neoprene. The suits a little tight but if I lose a little will I feel the chill?
 
For me it did. About 3 years ago I took off 8kg and definitely felt the difference. Nowadays I find I can overeat for a few days before diving because I know I will burn off excess fat over a weekend.
 
Big Sky Dave:
What's more important for keeping warm body fat or neoprene. The suits a little tight but if I lose a little will I feel the chill?

Neoprene IMO.

You have blood flowing through your body which will contribute to heat loss.
 
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