Hi guys, long-time lurker, first-time poster here. I'm leaving for Cabo San Lucas on April 9th for my honeymoon and plan to do quite a bit of diving while I'm there. I'm a cold water diver (8 years+/-) so I'm pretty drysuit savvy. I've been told early April water temps in Cabo are in the low to mid 60's, cresting to 70 at shallower depths. I don't really want to shlep my CF200 down there. So that just leaves the wetsuit option. I'm just not sure what thickness I should go for. I've got a line on an XCel 4/3 for a screaming deal at my LDS. I just wonder if this will be enough. I also have a skin or one of those old Oneill polartec deals for underneath a suit if the need arises. Any input would be most appreciated. Thanks kids...SC
Need Wetsuit Advice...Quick!
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I'd probably go with the 4/3 and then a 3 or 5mm hooded vest.
saltwater taffy
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Call me a WWW, but there is no way I would get into 60 degree water with just a 4/3 on. If you're going to be doing repetitive diving, that is really going to zap your strength.......won't have any left for those special honeymoon activities
CALI68
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I would wear my Henderson Gold Core Semi Dry for that diving.
Will your CF 200 really take up more space than a wet suit?
Will your CF 200 really take up more space than a wet suit?
MgicTwnger
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I would use my Bare 7mm semi-dry, or my drysuit. The 4/3 is just too light, especially for repetative dives.
Hypothermia + honeymoon = disaster. :sappy:
Hypothermia + honeymoon = disaster. :sappy:
Here's what I was thinking. I'm not overly cold sensitive, so I was going to wear a 2mm shorty under the 4/3. I thought perhaps this combo would keep my core nice and toasty and then I could throw in a hood if I needed to later. What're your thoughts?...SC
saltwater taffy
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OK Clark,
You need to keep the boys warm
repetitive diving+ hypothermia= shrinkage
Get a warmer suit and keep your new bride smiling...........
You need to keep the boys warm
repetitive diving+ hypothermia= shrinkage
Get a warmer suit and keep your new bride smiling...........
ScubaSarus
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Bare Artic full with 7mm- 5mm hooded vest. Run you $200
Rent a 7mm one piece and take it with you. Use your hood and gloves.
i wear a Bare 5/4 with a 4mm hooded shorty and i am fine down to 52F. I'm very toasty.
The 4mm i bought is only 39.95
http://www.divers-supply.com/viewIt...Cde=1&Desc=CRESSI SHORTY W/HOOD MENS&Search=N
the bare will set you back around $160
what is your bride going to wear?
please tell me you not diving while your bride sits at the surface. If this is the case then shrinkage will not matter. :54:
The 4mm i bought is only 39.95
http://www.divers-supply.com/viewIt...Cde=1&Desc=CRESSI SHORTY W/HOOD MENS&Search=N
the bare will set you back around $160
what is your bride going to wear?
please tell me you not diving while your bride sits at the surface. If this is the case then shrinkage will not matter. :54:
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