Neoprene Drysuit for Monterey?

[nkw5]

Are you talking about "neoprene" (like wetsuits) or "crushed/compressed neoprene"?
Both materials are used. "Neoprene" is used in inexpensive drysuits. It's not as
rugged as the "c/c neoprene" and has significant buoyancy change with depth. I can't
think of a single regular Monterey diver who wears one these days. "c/c neoprone"
has very little buoyancy change with depth, and I know a fair number of regulars (inc.
myself and Adm. Linda) who wear them, though there are proabably more trilam
suits.

It's neoprene like a wetsuit. I like the idea of not having to deal with undies (no way anything is getting in the suit with me except a skin--it's as tight as a wetsuit). Buoyancy change with depth should be similar to dealing with the wetsuit.

But will I be significantly warmer than in the wetsuit?

 

[wetrat]

70F in Monterey? Maybe in your bathtub. In Monterey,
you definitely need undies with a compressed neoprene dry suit.

You're absolutely right Chuck and I knew that. I was just making the point, however feebily, that when nkw did his 70F dive in Sacramento with a neoprene suit and full undergarments he would be hot, and that his experience in 70F water would not be an indicator of what his experience would be in cooler Monterey waters with a neoprene suit. Have a nice day! :10:

John L.

 

[Jim Ernst]

70F in Monterey? Maybe in your bathtub. In Monterey,
you definitely need undies with a compressed neoprene dry suit.

yup!!!! i agree with chuck!!! i use the DUI 350 TLS Z , monterey waters you need too be warm!!!

 

[wetrat]

yup!!!! i agree with chuck!!! i use the DUI 350 TLS Z , monterey waters you need too be warm!!!

Chuck seems like a very knowledgeable diver. :10: