Exposure suit recommendations

[JPDenny]

Hello all,
I live in Tulsa, OK and so far all of my diving experience has been in Lake Tenkiller, and on vacation in Key Largo.
I don't own a wetsuit, and from what I have learned from internet research, I don't think there is a perfect suit to dive near my home and also use when I go on trips to the Florida keys. So, I'm looking for opinions on what I should buy. A 7mm Farmer John for cold water & also a 3mm Shorty for Florida trips? My diving goals within driving distance from my home are Bennett Springs in Missouri and the Blue Hole in New Mexico. Any opinions are appreciated.

 

[Diver Dan 28]

It really just depends on your budget, and if your a naturally warm person. I typically Dive a 5mm in the summer at Beaver and Tenkiller, going below the theromocline you'll want a pair of gloves and a hood. But if its really hot I just trunk it.
Drysuits are the way to go in the Winter if your looking to spend any amount of quality time underwater. However I also know divers who dive a one piece 7mm in our winters. I started out in a 7mm Farmer John/jacket and will again if I need any maintenance on my drysuit.
The Oklahoma Aquanauts Dive every weekend year round. We make a point to travel out of state once a month also. We actually just got back from Bennett Springs this Morning. Visibility was blown so we canceled the Sunday dive. If your not a Member check out the facebook page Oklahoma Aquanauts Public Group | Facebook we also have a meet up group and have dinner once a month. Check it out. If you already a member I hope to meet you sometime.

 

[JPDenny]

I will definitely be attending, thanks!