3 or 7mm at Dutch?

[2 Bar]

I've haven't dived in Dutch Springs in July. Should I be wearing a 3mm or a 7mm? What's the temp in late July, including thermocline?

Thanks

 

[ScubaJeep]

Why not a 5mm?

 

[Ed Hayes]

7mm / hood / gloves or dry

Ed Hayes

 

[Tavi]

7 mil wetsuit or a drysuit. Coldwater Gloves and Hood

Early July it was still in the low 50's at depth.

3 mil will be fine if you want to stay in the top 20'

 

[ShakaZulu]

I found that the 22mm really keeps me warm, but I have to be carried to the water...........

 

[VTernovski]

I've haven't dived in Dutch Springs in July. Should I be wearing a 3mm or a 7mm? What's the temp in late July, including thermocline?

Thanks

you can get away in 5mm, but if you staying longer than 30 min or going deeper than 27ft, I suggest 7mm or a drysuit. ..or rather drysuit first, then 7mm.

 

[2 Bar]

Thanks all.

I asked between 3 and 7 mil because that's what I own. I am dry certified, but didn't include that because I didn't think it would be that cold. If I could do a 7 mil dive, I would save $$$ not renting a dry suit.

 

[J75]

2 Bar:

Last weekend the surface temp was around 70, the thermocline was around 25', and the temp was in the high 40s at 90'. I use a 7mm suit, hood, and 5 mm gloves and I was fine. If you plan on going below 40', I would strongly recommend the 7mm.

J.

Thanks all.

I asked between 3 and 7 mil because that's what I own. I am dry certified, but didn't include that because I didn't think it would be that cold. If I could do a 7 mil dive, I would save $$$ not renting a dry suit.

 

[RIDIVER501]

I dove there in August 2 years ago....the 3mm was nice if I stayed shallow but if i went below the thermalcline there it was very cold. even upshifted to my 7mm and a hood to do the pump house. If you get cold easy definitly go 7mm