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Use sunscreen. Apply liberally. Check the expiration date.
Wear a big floppy hat and polarized sun glasses. Cover up when you can.
This is an area that is all too often ignored. Another area too often ignored is how to actually choose a good class. The good ones are the exception, not the rule.
Wear a big floppy hat and polarized sun glasses. Cover up when you can.
This is an area that is all too often ignored. Another area too often ignored is how to actually choose a good class. The good ones are the exception, not the rule.
Yeah, don't skimp on the sunscreen. Don't forget the easy to burn places like nose and cheekbones. Glasses and at the very least, a baseball cap is highly recommended as well. The bigger the brim, the better.
Don't forget about reflective and non-apparent sun either! Reflective sun is the rays that get you reflecting off of the water (same effect with snow). That's a double hit because not only do you get zapped by the direct rays, you get the reflected rays as well. These reflected rays, because they are approaching from a lot lower angles, tend to cook your skin even when you are wearing a hat or in shade.
Non-apparent sun is what I call the sneaky stuff that zaps you on a lightly overcast day. The UV rays can still penetrate and nail you. What makes this worse is that during overcast situations, it's frequently cooler. As a result, you find out you've gotten tagged only when you get out of your suit at the end of the day and see the dreadful freckles!
Look into some of the more fashionable wraps for ladies. They cover a lot of skin area and don't make you look like an escapee from a garbage bag pile.
Beyond that - not much I can add. Hats, coverups and sunscreen.
Best of luck in your course!
Don't forget about reflective and non-apparent sun either! Reflective sun is the rays that get you reflecting off of the water (same effect with snow). That's a double hit because not only do you get zapped by the direct rays, you get the reflected rays as well. These reflected rays, because they are approaching from a lot lower angles, tend to cook your skin even when you are wearing a hat or in shade.
Non-apparent sun is what I call the sneaky stuff that zaps you on a lightly overcast day. The UV rays can still penetrate and nail you. What makes this worse is that during overcast situations, it's frequently cooler. As a result, you find out you've gotten tagged only when you get out of your suit at the end of the day and see the dreadful freckles!
Look into some of the more fashionable wraps for ladies. They cover a lot of skin area and don't make you look like an escapee from a garbage bag pile.
Beyond that - not much I can add. Hats, coverups and sunscreen.
Best of luck in your course!
divewench
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I'm fair skinned and have had a few "suspicous" moles removed so I work very hard to avoid sun exposure. I spend the summer in +100F without even turning pink by wearing long sleeve synthetic shirts, pants and a hat. I recomend a fast drying, light weight, sun blocking (they actually have UPF ratings) material with built in ventilation areas to promote cooling. It is kind of cool how many new materials are being produced. Some companies are even offering fabrics with odorless built in bug repellent. Sarongs are a nice option because you can use them as a towel when you are not wearing them. I have had people ask me if I'm hot, but I think I'm cooler than they are because the fabrics are so light its almost like not wearing anything, yet they cover me as if I were standing in the shade (not a meaningful statement for those of you in a humid climate, but I live in the desert).
I have yet to dive in warm water, but when I do I plan on wearing very thin neoprene or if its too warm for that a lycra or spandix jumpsuit during the dive (even if I can't burn at depth I like the idea of having some layer of protection between me and the stuff I bump into).
I have yet to dive in warm water, but when I do I plan on wearing very thin neoprene or if its too warm for that a lycra or spandix jumpsuit during the dive (even if I can't burn at depth I like the idea of having some layer of protection between me and the stuff I bump into).
thx guys & gals for your helpful tips. i wonder where u guys usually dive?? im from m'sia and its a damn tropically hot climate. does it help much with all your tips even in this kind of whether?
also, where do i get all these materials, any particular brand that you can recommend?..thx!
also, where do i get all these materials, any particular brand that you can recommend?..thx!
Hi, I live in a humid environment myself - Florida and have traveled throughout Asia, so I understand what you're refering to.
Most everything mentioned (suntan lotion, sarongs and the like) can be obtained locally by you. If you have problems finding suntan lotion and sarongs, I would recommend you try a large beachfront resort. They are sure to have the products in stock.
Another area not to be overlooked is the Internet. You can find EVERYTHING on the 'net after a few minutes of simply searching.
Of interest is a comment that Divewench made. I strongly recommend you ALWAYS wear a diveskin. This is a full lengh 1mm lycra dive suit and come in a number of different colors. Not only to they provide armor against floating things (jellyfish) they also provide protection against firecoral and sharp coral. They are cool and privide minimal thermal protection.
Another plus is that a diveskn protects your entire body from sun exposure while snorkling or just floating around. You must still remember the face and hands, but no worries about the shoulders and legs.
A number of companies make Diveskins, to include O'Neal, Bodyglove, Scubapro, etc etc etc. Anything in the 1mm range is perfect.
Most everything mentioned (suntan lotion, sarongs and the like) can be obtained locally by you. If you have problems finding suntan lotion and sarongs, I would recommend you try a large beachfront resort. They are sure to have the products in stock.
Another area not to be overlooked is the Internet. You can find EVERYTHING on the 'net after a few minutes of simply searching.
Of interest is a comment that Divewench made. I strongly recommend you ALWAYS wear a diveskin. This is a full lengh 1mm lycra dive suit and come in a number of different colors. Not only to they provide armor against floating things (jellyfish) they also provide protection against firecoral and sharp coral. They are cool and privide minimal thermal protection.
Another plus is that a diveskn protects your entire body from sun exposure while snorkling or just floating around. You must still remember the face and hands, but no worries about the shoulders and legs.
A number of companies make Diveskins, to include O'Neal, Bodyglove, Scubapro, etc etc etc. Anything in the 1mm range is perfect.
divewench
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Campmor.com, rei.com, and sierratradingpost.com are spots I frequent. My favorite brand is "On Sale" 
They can be pricey, but you can frequently get them for half off this time of year.
They can be pricey, but you can frequently get them for half off this time of year.Similar threads
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