Catalina wet or dry?

[lbussell]

I'm going to dive at Catalina Island mid August. I was recently dry suit certified and thought that it would be fun to try it at Casino Point. It seems that most of the locals that I talk to say they usually just wear 7/8mm wetsuits. Any opinions? Thanks.

Lon

 

[fisheater]

Most folks who've gone dry, stay dry.

If you can bring your drysuit, go for it. If not, a thick wetsuit will do you just fine.


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[lbussell]

Thanks.

 

[Rainer]

I tend to freeze when diving wet locally. If you already have and can transport the dry suit easily, I'd strongly suggest you do so.

 

[Mr Carcharodon]

Hmmm...this time of year either way should work. Casino Point has a fairly limited shallow area. So if you are unsure of your buoyancy it may not be the best place to dial it in. But if you are it is a nice place to dive. And you can always do the 100 yard dash over to the Casino if you do not have a p-valve installed.

 

[lbussell]

I don't own one yet. I found a local place that will rent DUI tri-lams reasonably.

 

[lbussell]

Also: Is it easy to hook up with a dive buddy there?

 

[Teamcasa]

I normally dive dry but last weekend I went wet and really enjoyed the water 66 deg @87' Nice!

 

[Teamcasa]

Also: Is it easy to hook up with a dive buddy there?

Yes, just ask around.

 

[DiveNav]

1 Dive --> Wet

More than 1 Dive --> Dry