Dive skin needed?

[TheVinstigator]

Going to ft lauderdale area to dive and my brother insists we will need a dive skin. Any advice on if we need them or we can go without? I have heard that with them you are more succeptable to sea lice?

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Depends on your preferences. I always dive with skins. I know plenty of folks who are not using skins. BTW, surface temp this weekend is 88.

 

[Aucilla]

Depends on your preferences. I always dive with skins. I know plenty of folks who are not using skins. BTW, surface temp this weekend is 88.

I am doing a quick research job on skins as I am getting ready to buy today or tomorrow for a 60 or 70 foot northern Gulf of Mexico, Big Bend of Florida dive. Any suggestions, besides get in shape?

 

[metaldector]

Unless you want to feel the sting of hydroids, or jellyfish, or get a great sunburn. I use a skin all the time whether on deck or in the water. Being also without hair on my head a lycra hood is nice too! A bonus, a wet suit slips on nicely over the skin even when wet.

 

[Walter]

You never need a dive skin. I've never worn one. I dive quite a bit.

 

[CBulla]

You never need a dive skin. I've never worn one. I dive quite a bit.

I totally echo Walters statement here - from springs to ocean, swimsuit only and I'm always comfortable and have have never had any problems.

 

[dive4funOften]

Of course anyone that has dove with me knows that I have 4 of them!

Check out http://www.divegoddess.com/

Skins do a world of good:
Make it easier to put a wetsuit on
Firecoral protection
Sealice
color coordinate with your eye makeup!

I was just kidding don't send the hate mail!

 

[The Kraken]

Aucilla,
Depending upon your personal physiology, a 2/3 mm shorty may be of benefit.
The water in that area and at those depths will probably be in the 72-76 degree range. I don't know what temps you normally dive or your tolerance to cold.
I always dive a 3/2 full suit for reasons of my own choosing.

But, all that said, have a fun and safe dive.

 

[The Wanderer]

I totally echo Walters statement here - from springs to ocean, swimsuit only and I'm always comfortable and have have never had any problems.

Them Ft. Myers boys are a tough bunch

 

[dive4funOften]

Aucilla,
Depending upon your personal physiology, a 2/3 mm shorty may be of benefit.
The water in that area and at those depths will probably be in the 72-76 degree range. I don't know what temps you normally dive or your tolerance to cold.
I always dive a 3/2 full suit for reasons of my own choosing.

But, all that said, have a fun and safe dive.

I think the temps are well over 80 degrees this time of year.