BobCSmith
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I'm new, actually in the middle of the written instructional part of the PADI OW course. Next week I start my confined dives instruction in a nice 90 degree temperature pool....so I'm wearing my shorty.
My question is the open diving part of the class, and most diving in here in Arizona or even a trip over to CA, the water averages 50-60 degrees. I had a 5mm suit in which I used for snorkeling, but everyone I asked they said I would need a 7mm or a Drysuit. The more I researched Drysuit, I found so many positive comments. Most stating they wish they would have invested from the start. I would prefer to be instructed and learn in my own gear. I was going to by a semi-dry wetsuit, but now I can get a good deal on a [FONT=arial, sans-serif]DUI TLSSE custom wetsuit (he happens to be the same size as me-short) with Bear Undergarments for a great price. Am I stupid to even to be thinking of going into a drysuit this early, and possible using it during my open water. Or let the deal go by. But I would hate to invest in a 7mm, knowing I would be then moving to a Drysuit in the near future. I've also read read the hazards involved in regards to Drysuits. Damn internet, sometime I tend to research the hell out of things, but any advice or feedback would be appreciated.[/FONT]
My question is the open diving part of the class, and most diving in here in Arizona or even a trip over to CA, the water averages 50-60 degrees. I had a 5mm suit in which I used for snorkeling, but everyone I asked they said I would need a 7mm or a Drysuit. The more I researched Drysuit, I found so many positive comments. Most stating they wish they would have invested from the start. I would prefer to be instructed and learn in my own gear. I was going to by a semi-dry wetsuit, but now I can get a good deal on a [FONT=arial, sans-serif]DUI TLSSE custom wetsuit (he happens to be the same size as me-short) with Bear Undergarments for a great price. Am I stupid to even to be thinking of going into a drysuit this early, and possible using it during my open water. Or let the deal go by. But I would hate to invest in a 7mm, knowing I would be then moving to a Drysuit in the near future. I've also read read the hazards involved in regards to Drysuits. Damn internet, sometime I tend to research the hell out of things, but any advice or feedback would be appreciated.[/FONT]
. I can give you an even better deal if you want to deal with me through this website as I won't have to pay eBay the 10% and I will pass that saving on to you. Same deal off of eBay would be $630 plus $30 shipping. Shipping is a little higher as I get a discount on eBay as the shipper. Thats $630 for the dry suit and underwear. 
