SB Dive of the Month April 28th at Lake Jocassee, Salem, SC

[diveprof]

Now I am going to choke too

Oh by the way, be sure to wear the 5mm gloves too so you won't have use of your hands

 

[diveprof]

get a henderson hyperstretch hood. They are worth the money. Provides warmth without the choke factor. I have been told when I get my glasses that I have an oversized head--just measure me and keep the insults please!! Anyway, I wear a medium Henderson 5/3 hood and it works well for me.

I have a high wimp factor. I love the 7mm Henderson Gold Core Hood - not as stretchy as the hyperstretch, but warmer as long as stock sizes are a good fit. If not, I'd would go hyperstretch. If I'm diving fresh water, the hood is on. I have never been too hot in the 7mm in freshwater. You lose a lot of body heat through the head. Remember , if the water ain't 98.6 degrees you are losing body heat which translates to increased air consumption, a shorter dive and being more tired after the dive.

Dave and I will see y'all Saturday...

 

[LindaBluedolphin]

Oh by the way, be sure to wear the 5mm gloves too so you won't have use of your hands

I'll have you know my dive training was done in California I have just been spoiled by warm water

 

[diveprof]

I'll have you know my dive training was done in California I have just been spoiled by warm water [/QUOTE

I think they must incorrectly call it "dive training" in California. For those just learning to dive, it must be more like survival training. I have never had to wear so much neoprene (and weight) in my life to be comfortable diving (Monterrey -winter). If I'm diving salt, it better be 78 degrees+ or I feel like I'm getting ripped off

 

[LindaBluedolphin]

I'll have you know my dive training was done in California I have just been spoiled by warm water [/QUOTE

I think they must incorrectly call it "dive training" in California. For those just learning to dive, it must be more like survival training. I have never had to wear so much neoprene (and weight) in my life to be comfortable diving (Monterrey -winter). If I'm diving salt, it better be 78 degrees+ or I feel like I'm getting ripped off

Ummmm, my advanced training was through LA County, geez you would have thought I was trying out to be a Navy Seal. :shakehead

I am a WWW Dive Princess and proud of it!:blinking: ​

 

[Jocasseegirl]

Leah and I have never known anything else except cold water and low vis. I never wear less than a 5 mil in Jocassee - even in the summer - and 7 mil is never too much. I think guys as a rule typically can tolerate colder water.

I hope you guys have a wonderful time on Saturday. I'll have to meet up with you next time. BE SAFE!!!!

 

[UnderSeaBumbleBee]

Leah and I have never known anything else except cold water and low vis. I never wear less than a 5 mil in Jocassee - even in the summer - and 7 mil is never too much. I think guys as a rule typically can tolerate colder water.

I hope you guys have a wonderful time on Saturday. I'll have to meet up with you next time. BE SAFE!!!!

And sometimes if the lake is getting a little to clear--like 10-15 vis-we silt it up just for fun so we feel like we are getting our monies worth! Seriously, I love it when a big fish swims out of the murk at me. It is breath taking.


Who ever gets to the ramp first, please post a big note on your tarp or canopy that says Jocassee Skeleton Crew so we can all hook up with the correct people. I think the first divers are getting there just before 8am. I will be there around 10am

 

[diveprof]

Leah and I have never known anything else except cold water and low vis. I never wear less than a 5 mil in Jocassee - even in the summer - and 7 mil is never too much. I think guys as a rule typically can tolerate colder water.

Don't get me wrong, I am a wimp diver. Oh, I dive the cold stuff wet - 40 degree water with 4' vis and 25 degrees on the surface after the dive - in my 7mm with 7mm gloves and 7mm hooded vest and five gallons of hot water to dump in my suit post dive but it doesn't mean I have to be that happy 'bout it It's just that I'm addicted to it and have not been able to find a 12 step program for divers who cannot seem to pass up a dive. By the way, guys do tolerate the colder water better. I've been told that it's because we have a larger air space between our ears and everyone know that an air space is a good insulator

 

[LindaBluedolphin]

By the way, guys do tolerate the colder water better. I've been told that it's because we have a larger air space between our ears and everyone know that an air space is a good insulator

 

[Jocasseegirl]

Dang - it looks like I'm missing a fun crowd this time!