KD8NPB
Contributor
As a Michigan diver, I feel your pain.
90F air temperature, 50F bottom temperature. The temperature change at the 2nd or 3rd thermocline damn near gives me an ice cream headache.
The secret is to gear up VERY close to the water.
I usually get my boots and wetsuit legs on, then sit in the water for a minute to flush water into the legs and boots. I then slip on the arms of my wetsuit. If I've got a wait, I leave the back unzipped so it flushes out easily. If I get hot, I'll just lay in the water to cool down.
DO NOT put your hood, gloves, BC/tank on until the last minute.
Don't feel rushed. When you're uncomfortable, you create an unsafe situation for yourself and your buddy. Be comfortable.
90F air temperature, 50F bottom temperature. The temperature change at the 2nd or 3rd thermocline damn near gives me an ice cream headache.
The secret is to gear up VERY close to the water.
I usually get my boots and wetsuit legs on, then sit in the water for a minute to flush water into the legs and boots. I then slip on the arms of my wetsuit. If I've got a wait, I leave the back unzipped so it flushes out easily. If I get hot, I'll just lay in the water to cool down.
DO NOT put your hood, gloves, BC/tank on until the last minute.
Don't feel rushed. When you're uncomfortable, you create an unsafe situation for yourself and your buddy. Be comfortable.