Galapagos 3mm vs 7mm wetsuit

[stickysidedown]

Hi Folks,
Has anyone dove the Galapagos in May timeframe in a 3mm wetsuit?

I'd prefer to not have to wear my 7mm and would like to avoid buying a 5mm.

Generally I am pretty "cold tolerant" and I will be wearing a thick otter bay hood.

Any thoughts or insight is appriciated.

Thanks.

 

[stickysidedown]

Helllllllooooooooooooooooooooooooo

:monkey:

 

[SCUBAJENNIFER]

If you are doing a liveaboard with multiple dives per day, I would reconsider the 7mm.

I have not been but know several people that have been on multiple trips, and I can't imagine going with anything less. Also consider, if something were to happen, currents can be quite vicious from what I'm told. Would you rather be floating in a 3mm or 7mm?? I can give you the name of someone who has been multiple times if you would like some first hand info.

 

[SCUBAJENNIFER]

You also might consider that the islands on the west side get about 10 degrees colder than all the other islands (Isabella, Fernandina).

 

[stickysidedown]

Good point with the drifting for an extended period....Much rather prefer a 7 in that instance.....

Thanks.

 

[itsjustme0770]

Discussed extensively in these two threads just below yours.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/south-america/225421-galapagos-april-5mm-7mm.html

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/south-america/220756-galapagos-water-temperature.html

 

[coolazul]

everyone has different cold tolerances, i would suggest to wear a 2mm shortie over your 3mm. get one at costco-cheap. at 3-4 dives per day it is nice to be a little more comfortable.