Fourth Element Dry base?

[Aquabot]

68* and I'd just use a moisture wicking layer. I take it no thermoclines in the springs?

I was taking cavern and Intro to cave so if there are I wasn't near deep enough lol

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[Shinythings]

I second the xerotherm suggestion. I know many people that use a combination of arctic/xerotherm for the winter diving, and arctic only for summer diving. A friend recently dove dry in the galapagos (70 degrees-ish) using xerotherm only and was very happy.

 

[BoltSnap]

Can the xerotherm and drybase be worn both at the same time comfortably?

 

[Aquabot]

Can the xerotherm and drybase be worn both at the same time comfortably?

Yes that's how it is designed. Given the xerotherm is large enough to comfortably wear both.

I am very pleased with the drybase. I got a tad "chilly" but my suit was also consistently flooding. I now have an new neoprene drysuit and believe it will be more than enough.

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[BoltSnap]

Yes that's how it is designed. Given the xerotherm is large enough to comfortably wear both.

Does one have to buy a size larger for the outer layer (Xerotherm) when worn over the drybase layer or are they designed to fit with the same size?

 

[Aquabot]

Does one have to buy a size larger for the outer layer (Xerotherm) when worn over the baselayer?

I don't have the Xerotherm personally so I can't speak for the fit of it. But if I was going to double up then I would buy one size larger.

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[Rusty Roo]

i think the fourth element j2 was designed for this very reason?

 

[diverrex]

I love Fourth Elements products. I have the Artic, Xerotherm, J2 base layer and Drybase. I wear a medium in the Artic and Drybase and a large in the Xerotherm and J2. So sometime I am wearing a large J2 underneath a medium Artic. Go figure. The Fourth Element sizes run weird. You need to try them on.

 

[Aquavelvet]

I wear size large in all the Fourth Element undergarments. They are cut such that the heavier outer layers may be worn over the lighter base layers. Much of the time I use their one piece Arctic over a Drybase, and sometimes add a Xerotherm vest in between the two. I've also worn the Ozone jacket and pants over Xerotherm layers. When it's really cold, I've worn a Sub Zero salopette over an Arctic top and Xerotherm pants.

 

[Dive Right In Scuba.]

I use the Xotherm with a light base when diving in Florida caves and find it plenty warm. I also dive elsewhere and use different layering options in different conditions and don't have any trouble with sizing.

And going deeper in a Florida cave will not change the temperature.

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