nagel
Contributor
Maybe this has been posted, but I'm tired of researching so I thought I would post a new thread. Sorry if this has been repeated soooo many times.
This last weekend I completed my AOW in about 40ish degree water in a 7mm and hooded vest. Yes I was cold, No I didn't have much fun. I've made up my mind and I'm moving to the dry side.
So, I know very little about dry suits - they are "suppose" to keep you dry, they are warmer, and you need to take a certification class (which at this point I haven't, but am looking into it). This is about it - so what else do I need to know?
What is the difference between a $500-$800 vs. $1200-$1500 suit?
Is there a difference in any "type" of suit I need to be aware of?
Can I wear my current gear - BC, Fins, etc. or am I looking at a total re-gear?
If I buy a suit, are the footies and neoprene gloves extra?
Anything else somebody like me needs to know to take the plunge?
As you can see I don't know much about these things, so any advise would greatly be appreciative.
S. Nagel
This last weekend I completed my AOW in about 40ish degree water in a 7mm and hooded vest. Yes I was cold, No I didn't have much fun. I've made up my mind and I'm moving to the dry side.
So, I know very little about dry suits - they are "suppose" to keep you dry, they are warmer, and you need to take a certification class (which at this point I haven't, but am looking into it). This is about it - so what else do I need to know?
What is the difference between a $500-$800 vs. $1200-$1500 suit?
Is there a difference in any "type" of suit I need to be aware of?
Can I wear my current gear - BC, Fins, etc. or am I looking at a total re-gear?
If I buy a suit, are the footies and neoprene gloves extra?
Anything else somebody like me needs to know to take the plunge?
As you can see I don't know much about these things, so any advise would greatly be appreciative.
S. Nagel