2peice

[noob2]

hi i was wondering if someone could tell me what is the best 2 peice wetsuit for water tempeature of 40 to 50 f thanks mike

 

[H2Andy]

prolly 7 mil...

5 mil will be too cold, i think. but people are different

have you thought about a dry suit?

 

[tnfireman]

I have been very happy with my Akona 6.5 farmer john in water temps in the low 40s.

 

[spectrum]

IMO A 7mm fullsuit with a hooded step-in shorty will be the most effective 2 pc wet protection, see BARE for an example. A John/Jacket/hood allws more water flow.

As a practical matter once you get down past 50F you are really pushing the capability of a wetsuit to protect you but within limits some divers can manage. If that's your frequent condition consider going dry.

Pete

 

[Dive1Dennis]

IMO A 7mm fullsuit with a hooded step-in shorty will be the most effective 2 pc wet protection, see BARE for an example. A John/Jacket/hood allws more water flow.

As a practical matter once you get down past 50F you are really pushing the capability of a wetsuit to protect you but within limits some divers can manage. If that's your frequent condition consider going dry.

Pete

Agreed. I dove a 7mm full with 5mm hooded vest under the full suit for a long time in those conditions. It works but I get chilled, especially down close to 40F. THat's where the DS is really appreciated.

 

[noob2]

thanks for all of the responces so far and the water temp is closer to 50 on a normal basics

 

[spectrum]

thanks for all of the responces so far and the water temp is closer to 50 on a normal basics

If you have a chance to fill out your profile you could get better help.

As an asside if you happen to be in the northern hemisphere you are probably only 1/2 way through your winter cool down. Here in Maine we bottom out in late February.

Pete