I just did my OW this past weekend in 60 deg with a 3mm, no hood or gloves. I was FREEZING. Best of luck to you.
whoever suggested that wardrobe, should be punished ...
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I just did my OW this past weekend in 60 deg with a 3mm, no hood or gloves. I was FREEZING. Best of luck to you.
+1 I'd have to say thats pretty irresponsible for an instructor to allow or suggest something like that. It would be pretty hard to pay attention and actually learn anything while freezing your @$$ off...whoever suggested that wardrobe, should be punished ...
I go for my OW test next weekend at Hydes Quarry. I am told the water temp is going to be about 44F.
I know I will be freezing my ass off, even though they are providing a 7mill wet suit. I am told the test will be fairly quick due to instructors won't want to be in too long.
So, how can I prepare myself to tolerate the water as much as possible? What can I expect to be my reaction to it?
My dive friend said to get in the water as soon as I get the suit on because out of water it will be real hot. I think he means come back out of the water and listen to the instructor after that, but not sure if he meant that, too.
+1 I'd have to say thats pretty irresponsible for an instructor to allow or suggest something like that. It would be pretty hard to pay attention and actually learn anything while freezing your @$$ off...
See my other thread about how happy I am with this dive shop and the instructor. I managed, it wasn't too bad. The dives were only like 20 min each. At least yesterday was sunny and I warmed up pretty quickly afterwards.
How much experience do you feel you gained on dives lasting 20 minutes? Properly kitted, you would have gotten a lot more out of the dives.
Unfortunately, students are typically some of the least qualified to rate their experience or instructor's expertise. Unless you've seen various courses and instructors, you have no basis for comparison. You may say he's the greatest, but if he's putting students in 3mil shorties and cranking out 20 minute checkout dives, I'm going to disagree.
Hooded Vest under the 7 mil