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Agree. The first time I ever saw a drysuit was in 2006 while on a boat out of Destin in March. First I asked what it was. Then I asked "why"?I was always told that being cold is a problem in its-self. It certainly makes a dive less enjoyable for me. To that end I got a drysuit for spring diving (72f/22c water). Hypothermia means you ignored the cold problem for way too long.
On the other hand, we don't have what you northerners call "cold" water down here. It may be a matter of perspective.
Anyway, I agree that cold is no fun. There have only been 4 winters in the 15 years I've been diving when we didn't spend 2-3 months on the panhandle. In those years (including this past one), I put on the wetsuit to grin and bear it. Alternative was being dry from Nov. through May. But, I did pick my day.....Or, spend the $ on a drysuit and use it very little.