Mutt BW
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I am relatively new. Got my Open Water Cert on 6/25. Certified in Lake George, New York where temps are just downright cold sometimes. Went diving last weekend and the temp under the second thermocline was a brisk 52 degrees. Have passed the Night diving, Navigation and Deep Diving. I purchased a Hollis backplate and bladder and Zeagle Flathead and Octo-Z. Using an Atom 3.0 Dive Computer. Going up to a DUI drysuit demo this coming weekend in the Saint Lawrence River ( between New York and Canada). I have only made dives in Lake George in Upstate New York in the Adirondacks. Have a 7 mm wetsuit and Lava Core. Buoyancy is pretty good , I would say I am "right" about 90% of the time. That is where I am. I am looking for some insight into diving in Cozumel and Honduras. I am taking a cruise in early January , 2014. I am taking my gear, but what weight suit/protection do I need? I have searched a number of sites and it seems to steer me towards a 3mm wetsuit. Can I get away with the Lave Core? I am thinking not, since it states it is equivalent to to 1.5-2 mm. Also what is the differential in the change of going from freshwater to saltwater? I have been told by a couple of sources that all things being equal , you would add 6 lbs.. Is that reasonable? Then I would have to calculate the difference in the buoyancy in the suit that is being worn. Thanks in advance.