Rash Vest under Wetsuit - any extra warmth?

[jw195]

I've seen a few sites mentioning wearing a rash vest under a wet suit to get some extra warmth.

Would this actually make much if any difference when diving?

 

[NAM001]

Not in my experience but I dive in warm water.

 

[kelemvor]

You mean like a dive skin? If so, then it doesn't make you warmer. If you mean something like a lavacore, sharkskin, or similar material then yes - it can help some. I wear a 3mm shorty over a lavacore sometimes. Warmer than either one alone, and a heck of a lot easier to don/doff than my 5/7 wetsuit.

 

[chillyinCanada]

I have a chillguard and it can really help under my full 3mm. My rashguards do not help with warmth at all, only doffing and donning are a bit easier.

 

[Z Gear]

Its another added layer between you and the elements. It does help keep my core a bit warmer in my case, when I use it under my 3mm. I actually do this as well when I surf if I need a little more warmth.

 

[rongoodman]

I'm a big fan of hooded vests for extra warmth under a wet suit. The vest part is usually pretty thin.

 

[northernone]

I've found it helps hold a little warm water in the suit, preventing flow. Some wetsuit liners do the same.

A beanie makes much a more marked difference in warmth.

Regards,
Cameron

 

[lermontov]

I've seen a few sites mentioning wearing a rash vest under a wet suit to get some extra warmth.

Would this actually make much if any difference when diving?

absolutely try merino top and pants and use socks