Bare Trilam HD: First open-water dry-suit dives today

[RJP]

Dutch Springs
Bethlehem, PA
Air temp - 50F and raining
Water temp - 43F

Two check-out dives for PADI Dry Suit Diver:

65' for 35min
35' for 29min

Wore two layers under the Bare CT200 undergarment and that worked out perfectly. I got the Patagonia "Midweight Capilene" at a local sporting/hunting store that had them on "end of season" closeout.

I wore the Patagonia top/bottom as the base layer, then a light fleece, then the Bare CT-200. Had a pair of UnderArmor socks under a fleece bootliner as well.

Wouldn't say I was "toasty" but I was perfectly comfortable. Way warmer than I figured I'd be - in fact I've felt colder at the end of an hour dive in 75F water (Xcel 3/4/5 Vortex ws) than I ever did today.

Not OVER warm either. I didn't get sweaty like I did in the pool the other day. (I guess the ~40f temp difference was a factor!)

Also had 7mm Bare hood and 7mm gloves.

Two more dives tomorrow!

 

[AquaGuy]

I have the exact same dry suit as you. I purchased it new a few months ago. Use the T-100 under garment with a thin base layer. I've done about 10 dives in it (San Diego) and love the suit The coldest water was 47 degrees at La Jolla canyon a few days ago. I was not cold, but could have been a little warmer. I just received a Viking Extreme undergarment from Ebay (Thinslate 400) and will try it out in a few days. I also purchased the bare tech hood with a zipper in it (7mm). It's much more comfortable than the standard bare hood. It is vented which made a huge difference for me.

I'm still getting my buoyancy dialed in.

I'm sure you are really going to love the suit. Have fun.

 

[MedicDoug]

My suit is in the mail from DiveTank, I will be out at Ductch Springs as soon as it arrives. Can't wait, no more rentals.

 

[O'Malley]

I also purchased the bare tech hood with a zipper in it (7mm). It's much more comfortable than the standard bare hood.

I agree, the BARE zippered tech hood makes quite a difference

 

[RJP]

My suit is in the mail from DiveTank, I will be out at Ductch Springs as soon as it arrives. Can't wait, no more rentals.

Shoot me a PM or e-mail if/when you are coming to Dutch - with a certified "non-diver" spouse I'm always looking for a buddy!

Ray