I have a surf fur. I would never take it to the Caribbean unless the next ice age hit. Too warm and way too bulky to travel with. Unless I wore it on the plane and then I'm sure TSA would be searching for my lightsaber.
"Changing towel/robe" for boat coat?
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caydiver
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Lots of working DM’s wear additional protection including hoods even on tropical waters. Don’t forget they they may be doing several dives a day several days in a row so they need to protect their core body heat. I know several that refuse to sleep in a/c for that reason. Not the same for someone who is going on vacation for a week. Planning on doing several dives a day may make a difference especially if you are prone to being cold.
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I have gratefully worn boat coats loaned to me by Aldora on windy, cool days in Cozumel
I have one of these that might work for what you want.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9M9NHB/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They are simple and cheap. My only advice would be to wash and dry it a bunch before use. Otherwise, lots of fuzzies.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9M9NHB/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They are simple and cheap. My only advice would be to wash and dry it a bunch before use. Otherwise, lots of fuzzies.
I use one of these on occasion: Scuba Dive Parka with Hood and Polar Fleece Lining
$80 and gets the job done. I also have a slightly nicer one I got from my LDS for slightly more. I've never tried the premium branded surf-fur, but I've only heard good things. Make sure you get a size or two "too big" so you have room for that wetsuit on the inside
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I live in Florida and only dive in FL or Caribbean destinations like Coz or Roatan. I generally travel on trips to Cozumel in the summer, so I don't bother bringing it on those trips. My wetsuits stay home for those trips as well.
$80 and gets the job done. I also have a slightly nicer one I got from my LDS for slightly more. I've never tried the premium branded surf-fur, but I've only heard good things. Make sure you get a size or two "too big" so you have room for that wetsuit on the inside
. I live in Florida and only dive in FL or Caribbean destinations like Coz or Roatan. I generally travel on trips to Cozumel in the summer, so I don't bother bringing it on those trips. My wetsuits stay home for those trips as well.
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WetInPortland
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Just to follow up, I ordered the one in the link on my first post. Way to bulky to deal with, even in the original packaging, let alone once opened up and wet.
I ended up finding a 4XL windbreaker with a hood at Goodwill that should go over the wetsuit easily, and is long enough to cover down to mid-thigh. I'm a little concerned about the fine-toothed zipper in a salt-water environment, so I may put some plastic snap closures on it.
I ended up finding a 4XL windbreaker with a hood at Goodwill that should go over the wetsuit easily, and is long enough to cover down to mid-thigh. I'm a little concerned about the fine-toothed zipper in a salt-water environment, so I may put some plastic snap closures on it.
CathyE
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Good luck with it, I'm sure you will be fine. Enjoy your trip!
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