senseiern
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I go for my OW test next weekend at Hydes Quarry. I am told the water temp is going to be about 44F.
I know I will be freezing my ass off, even though they are providing a 7mill wet suit. I am told the test will be fairly quick due to instructors won't want to be in too long.
So, how can I prepare myself to tolerate the water as much as possible? What can I expect to be my reaction to it?
My dive friend said to get in the water as soon as I get the suit on because out of water it will be real hot. I think he means come back out of the water and listen to the instructor after that, but not sure if he meant that, too.
I know I will be freezing my ass off, even though they are providing a 7mill wet suit. I am told the test will be fairly quick due to instructors won't want to be in too long.
So, how can I prepare myself to tolerate the water as much as possible? What can I expect to be my reaction to it?
My dive friend said to get in the water as soon as I get the suit on because out of water it will be real hot. I think he means come back out of the water and listen to the instructor after that, but not sure if he meant that, too.