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[dv]

Got the 2-Layer 250g Polartec suit. Ron said it is a little thicker than his usual 250g... Will be testing it in 40 F water sometime in april, likely. I did my OW course last year at almost the exact same time, in the same location where I'm doing my first drysuit dives. Last year I was wearing 14 mm of neoprene!

 

[Mitchell Teeters]

I'll dive mine next week unless I can scare someone up that wants to go before then.

 

[dv]

TNRonin, have you tried it yet?


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[Mitchell Teeters]

TNRonin, have you tried it yet?


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heck yes! Dove it today as a matter of fact. I wore the following from the feet up.
Socks
Lava core socks
Lycra pants
Wicking shirt
Lavacore vest
Garment

Water temps was 35*. I was cool but not cold at all. I made th ree dives today. the last dive was after a short SI. I'm very impressed and will probably be selling my evolution garment. Of note, if you dive a bulky garment the reduced bulk means you have to make some changes with regard to weight and buoyancy control. Venting was a nonissue on the sleeve. Mobility was greatly enhanced today. I love the garment and would greatly recommend it.

sent via nookcolor N2A.

 

[dv]

Glad to hear it went well! Whenever my drysuit gets in, i'm heading out too!

Interesting that you mentioned that this undergarment requires less weight than your evolution. I was wondering how thick these things are. Guess i'll find out soon enough.. Mine is in the mail.



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[Spg01]

I am still working with to try and get a custom size.....

 

[Mitchell Teeters]

I have the evolution garment to compare to, and my dive buddies this w/e were using the 4th element arctics. The garment compared to mine is quite a bit thinner, but just a tad thicker than the 4th element arctic.

About the buoyancy/thickness. With the evolution I would start to float at just about the armpits, with this garment I almost make it to my shoulders. At 500psi I can easily stay under or just below the surface if I want.

Glad to hear it went well! Whenever my drysuit gets in, i'm heading out too!

Interesting that you mentioned that this undergarment requires less weight than your evolution. I was wondering how thick these things are. Guess i'll find out soon enough.. Mine is in the mail.



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[dv]

I was thinking of going with a thin baselayer for wicking, the 2-layer polartec garment, and some heavy wool socks. Basically the same as you, TNRonin, minus the Lavacore stuff. Water temps will be around 40 F. I am quite new to the drysuit, so I have no idea if this will be enough. Think it will be good?

 

[Mitchell Teeters]

I was thinking of going with a thin baselayer for wicking, the 2-layer polartec garment, and some heavy wool socks. Basically the same as you, TNRonin, minus the Lavacore stuff. Water temps will be around 40 F. I am quite new to the drysuit, so I have no idea if this will be enough. Think it will be good?

Gosh, a lot would be dependent on your tolerance to cold. On the first dive I forgot to put my lavacore socks on and my feet, while not cold were cool. They also got quite damp from condensation. Once the lavacore socks were on I had no dampness issues on the socks. I wish I could speculate on whether or not you will stay warm with or w/o the lavacore vest. I wish in retrospect I had dove at least once w/o the vest.

 

[dv]

Got the garment today. Seems pretty warm, while not being overly thick.
I'm impressed, but we'll see what happens when i test it.

Now i'm waiting for the drysuit!


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