opalobsidian:I knew most of you would say you would dive water in the 80s just wearing no more than a banana hammock....:shakehead
At least S Simon knows what I'm talking about!
Not to be ungrateful, thanks so much for all the helpful info!!!! First I will try the hooded path, and maybe gloves as well, and if I'm still all a shiver I'll try the dry suit. I will miss the free flow of wee, but not so badly as to carry a suit load around with me!!!
happy bubble trails!
Pamela
I gave up caring what anybody thinks or what they are wearing. Layering didn't work and just got to be ridiculous for traveling, not to mention bulky feeling when suited up. 80-83 or so and I'm very comfortable in my 5mm. 78-80 I add a core warmer. The rare times I've been in 83-85ish, I got away with a 3mm and added a core warmer for the last couple days of the week. I tried hoods and beanies but they weren't comfortable for me. Adding neoprene socks to my booties did help though.
Wear whatever makes you comfortable and lets you enjoy the dive.
