New Thermals or Layer?

[JKSteger]

Just a quick question if I may...

I've got the USIA Exotherm II undies and they are great so far but I noticed on the website for USIA that they are rated down to 55F. Not so much a concern now but later in the year I will be doing regular dives in the low 40sF with no thermocline.

I'm new to DrySuit diving but was wandering should I just buy something like the DUI Actionwear 200g jumpsuit and wear it under my Exotherm II? or should I get something like the 400g DUI Thinsulate Ultra?

I haven't settled on these particular thermals I just used them as an example.

Like I said I'm totally new to Drysuit diving so I need the advice of thoes who have "been there, done that, got the T-shirt". I don't need to throw money away.

Another thing I thought was that if I layered thermals then I would have a undie for warmer water, one (Exotherm II) for cooler water, then layer the two and have thermals for cold water. Am I way off on this thought?

Thanks for advice in advance.

Jeremy

 

[cummings66]

Layering works fine. Use what you have now and when it gets too cold for you then add on some thermal underwear under your current undergarment.

That's going to save a lot of money.

 

[JKSteger]

If I'm layering what about something like this http://www.cdsportswear.com/wf_style2.htm?

It looks promising and the price is right!

Jeremy

 

[spectrum]

Layering is good.

I'm wearing a Bare T-100 and long polypro underwear under my 7mm neoprene drysuit and it's getting too warm in 47F water. I will need to back off on something soon.

Pete

 

[Rick Inman]

Our waters very up to FIFTY DEGREES from the coldest winter temps to the warmest summer temps, so layering isn't an option, it's a must do.

I like layering.

 

[JKSteger]

Thanks everyone, it appears that layering is the way to go or at least is a viable option that is tried and true!

I already have a set of the hunting/camping polypro base layer underware. I think I will start there and order some of the Carol Davis type 2 Polartec Powerstretch undies also. They seem to be used by outdoorsmen, hunters, fisherman, etc for a multitude of purposes so they would pull double duty for both diving and winter camping.

Thanks everyone,
Jeremy

 

[cummings66]

I think I will start there and order some of the Carol Davis type 2 Polartec Powerstretch undies

I think that's a good company and I've heard lots of good things about them. So much so that I'll probably buy some of the same stuff later this year.