Morrison's Springs...has sprung....07 Apr 12

[jviehe]

but being in a 5mm for any length of time in 99 degree August temps increases your risk of falling-out in the parking lot

What's not always apparent, is that you may be "comfortable" in your suit, but how do you feel at the end of the day? If you're exhausted beyond what you should be for the physical activity of the day, you may be suffering from the thermal stress your body experiences trying to keep your core temp within operating range.

I usually wear a 3mm w/hooded vest in the deep summer (because the air temp is so toasty) and a 5mm w/hooded vest the rest of the time, or if I plan on being in the water for over an hour.

Hah true, it can get real hot. Good reason to hydrate, shower off and pull your suit down quick once out of the water. Also consider a 5mm compressess to less with depth. Morrison isnt too bad though.

 

[scubamiller]

Remember, being cold increases your risk of DCS (not to mention hypothermia and not having fun). So dont be a hero Wear a full 5mm suit.

For me wearing a 3 mmm suit is not about being a "hero"; it is about not bursting into flames, I am well enough insulated apparently. I regularly dive in 60 degree water in the same 3/2 full suit with a 5 mm hood and remain comfortable, anymore neoprene would spell TROUBLE out of the water for me.

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

I used to do 1.5 dives regularly in the springs in a 3mm suit.




Its all about personal prefference.

 

[paulwall]

I used to do 1.5 dives regularly in the springs in a 3mm suit.




Its all about personal prefference.

With a big ol' hole in it! Good times.

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Yeah, you oughta come to SpringSpringFest Paul

 

[paulwall]

Yeah, you oughta come to SpringSpringFest Paul

I'll be in St. Croix. SpringFest always falls on my anniversary.

 

[Dive-aholic]

I used to do 1.5 dives regularly in the springs in a 3mm suit.

What constitutes a .5 dive? Or would you swap out suits half way through the 2nd dive?

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

1.5 hour dive

 

[jviehe]

For me wearing a 3 mmm suit is not about being a "hero"; it is about not bursting into flames, I am well enough insulated apparently. I regularly dive in 60 degree water in the same 3/2 full suit with a 5 mm hood and remain comfortable, anymore neoprene would spell TROUBLE out of the water for me.

I didnt mean you specifically, just a general comment to all divers. We've all seen people who think they wont be cold and wear not enough insulation.