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I just wanted to say thanks for the response so far....
alternative DrySuit undies
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David Wilson
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>The fact that if I saw someone using a wetsuit as drysuit underwear, tells me that the person has no idea on how drysuit (and drysuit underwear) work.<
In the 1960s, the British diving equipment company Submarine Products included the following information in its catalogue:
"For lengthy dives in cold water there is still nothing to beat a 'dry' suit. A diver can wear as many sweaters underneath it as he wishes - or best of all a SUPER TARZAN as an undersuit like the French Navy."
The Super Tarzan was a French-made neoprene wetsuit and the dry suit worn over it was an American-made Skooba Totes. See page 7 of the document at:
http://www.hydroglove.com/skooba-totes-8.pdf
The difference between then and now is that drysuits were thin coverings in the 1950s, while today's outfits are thicker and bulkier, making wetsuit wear underneath much less of a viable proposition.
In the 1960s, the British diving equipment company Submarine Products included the following information in its catalogue:
"For lengthy dives in cold water there is still nothing to beat a 'dry' suit. A diver can wear as many sweaters underneath it as he wishes - or best of all a SUPER TARZAN as an undersuit like the French Navy."
The Super Tarzan was a French-made neoprene wetsuit and the dry suit worn over it was an American-made Skooba Totes. See page 7 of the document at:
http://www.hydroglove.com/skooba-totes-8.pdf
The difference between then and now is that drysuits were thin coverings in the 1950s, while today's outfits are thicker and bulkier, making wetsuit wear underneath much less of a viable proposition.
Everyone I know that uses 4th Element loves 'em.
cmufieldhockey8
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I've had good luck with Under Armour cold gear and then fleece pants and a fleeces shirt over that. Didn't have to buy anything new and it works quite well.
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