Rainer
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I didn't realize SoCal water got that cold.
It doesn't (or at least, the worst I've seen is mid to upper 40sF). His gauge just freaked out when the temp dipped under 50F. I think my Suunto read 48F that dive (at 165').
I only started wearing dry gloves because the water in MA is actually cold. Realized, though, that I had better dexterity and warmth in them, so kept then in CA.