Novice Exposure Question

[victorzamora]

That has to be a quarry dive, right? I have a serious problem imagining something like that in salt water.

Local lake, yeah. Thermoclines were VERY sharp, you could literally see them.

 

[GreggS]

If you are talking about the Treasure Hunt at American this weekend, my wife and I just dove there this past Sunday and the temps were in the low to mid 70's down to the thermocline at 40 feet, not 20. I wore a 3 mm with hood and gloves and my wife had an Ultra 1 mm jumpsuit with hood and gloves and we were both quite comfortable. Unless you are very cold-natured, you should be fine with a 3mm as long as you have a hood and gloves also.

And we will be at the Treasure Hunt as well.

 

[Clark Fletcher]

If you are talking about the Treasure Hunt at American this weekend, my wife and I just dove there this past Sunday and the temps were in the low to mid 70's down to the thermocline at 40 feet, not 20. I wore a 3 mm with hood and gloves and my wife had an Ultra 1 mm jumpsuit with hood and gloves and we were both quite comfortable. Unless you are very cold-natured, you should be fine with a 3mm as long as you have a hood and gloves also.

And we will be at the Treasure Hunt as well.

Thanks Gregg, I must have misunderstood the depth of the thermocline when I heard the report.

And yes, it is the Treasure Hunt at American this Sunday. I do have gloves but, my hood won't be here until the Pinnacle V-Skin comes in. Turns out, my size isn't available in the US so it's coming in from New Zealand and likely won't be here for a few weeks.

As fate would have it, my LDS didn't have a 7mm available after all. What he had available was a two-piece 3mm and a two-piece 10mm. I chose the 3mm and will try wearing the 3mm top with my 3mm full as I never seem to have problems with my legs getting cold. I also don't seem to have any problems with excessive heat loss through the top of my head. But, there's no point in taking any chances. I may run out today and see if I can at least pick up a Beanie to get through Sunday.

Hope to see you guys out there. I'll be driving a metallic blue Silverado. If you see me, please stop by and say hello.

Fletch

 

[GreggS]

Fletch, my wife and I will be driving a red Honda Pilot. I have an extra hood (5mm large) if you would like to borrow it, assuming we find each other Sunday. We plan on being at the quarry around 8:30 or so. We hope to be at the shelter closest to the changing rooms. I'll bring it with me.

 

[Clark Fletcher]

Thanks Gregg. I went by The Dive Shop in Claremont on Friday and picked up a 2mm Beanie. I tend to be warm natured and I usually don't want a lot on my head. I should be fine with the 2mm but, if I get cold, I'll certainly be looking for you. And large is a good size for me.

I actually could have bought a full hood in 5mm. But, with a full hood on the way, it seemed like a waste. I think I'm going to try just my full 3mm wetsuit first. And, if I get cold it won't take but a few minutes to throw on the 3mm upper for some added warmth.

Look forward to seeing you folks there. This will be my first Treasure Hunt.