Question Recommend 1.5mm Wetsuit

[arkstorm]

Can anyone recommend a good 1.5mm wetsuit for tropical summer diving in high 80's water temps?

Its for my 16 y.o. daughter who wears a woman's small.

I realize that a dive skin is an option but we're looking for some minimal thermal protection.

I have a Henderson Thermaxx 1.5 that I like but it no longer seems to be available per Henderson's website.

Any recommendations for high quality options would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[BoltSnap]

I use this one and happy with it but it is 1mm. If need extra warmth, I wear a 2mm vest under it:

https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/dive-wear/wetsuits/definition-steamer-men-1mm

 

[arkstorm]

Thanks @BoltSnap.

I think I would lean more towards a 2mm than a 1mm if a 1.5mm wasn't available but that is a good option.

 

[uncfnp]

I had one of these but be aware it is open cell…

Pinnacle Shadow 2 | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

• New for 2009! • New 1.5mm version of the extremely popular original Shadow wet suit. • More than just a skin. This is a true Neoprene wet suit. • Far warmer tahn a dive skin, far more flexible than any other wet suit. • Open cell neoprene interior inhibits internal water movement. • Sleek...

www.diverightinscuba.com

 

[lexvil]

Look at Akona, I’ve had good luck with them, sold as 1mm

 

[arkstorm]

I had one of these but be aware it is open cell…

Pinnacle Shadow 2 | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

• New for 2009! • New 1.5mm version of the extremely popular original Shadow wet suit. • More than just a skin. This is a true Neoprene wet suit. • Far warmer tahn a dive skin, far more flexible than any other wet suit. • Open cell neoprene interior inhibits internal water movement. • Sleek...

www.diverightinscuba.com

I had one of these too and they are awesome. I didn't realize they were still in production.

 

[Jai Bar]

Any 1-2mm wetsuit is going to be fine. This thickness is usually quite flexible and it is not that a bad fit will limit her movement or leak icy cold water to the spine.

They cost less than thick suits and also can wear off faster anyway.

 

[arkstorm]

Look at Akona, I’ve had good luck with them, sold as 1mm

Ooh, nice choice. Are you implying they are a little thicker than their stated 1.0mm? If so, I think this one might be the winner unless I can find the Pinnacle Shadow in her size.

 

[lexvil]

Ooh, nice choice. Are you implying they are a little thicker than their stated 1.0mm? If so, I think this one might be the winner unless I can find the Pinnacle Shadow in her size.

I’ve found many brands count the nylon lining as .5mm, they used to go on sale from time to time so I actually have 3 of them and usually take 2 on a trip so if the water turns out to be 75° or less I just wear two.