Thermal protection after loosing 100+ pounds

[scubaotter]

Ok, here is my problem: I have lost just over 100 pounds since my last diving vacation and I am not sure what thickness of wetsuit is going to work for me now.

I understand the best way to figure this out is to get into the water but, I won't have that opportunity before I leave on my next dive trip at the beginning of Nov. so I am now left to guess about what might work.

When I was in Bonaire at the end of last year/beginning of this year I was wearing a 3/2 full suit and I was fine even after two weeks of 4 dives a day.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[DS tank wipe]

Wow congrats on loosing all that weight! A suggestion would be to check the water temps in the area you'll be diving usually the resort/ship you'll be staying at/on will have this information. Usually a 3mm suit will do the job however a 2mm vest and a beanie might be soemthing to consider as well both will help you keep alot warmer after a full day of diving.

Alex

 

[drdiver1952]

You should be fine with a 3/2 in Bonaire--unless you are just unusually cold natured.

I would predict your weighting will change some though.

 

[Mlody11]

I dont know about thermal but 1.5 lbs less of lead weight per 20lbs of fat loss. So your weight requirements will probably be 7.5lbs less! Wow, nice job!

 

[Al Mialkovsky]

Might think about a 5 mil full, or at least a 3 mil full. You'll be cooler. I was when I lost a ton of weight.

 

[gracklemann]

I'm far from an expert, but I would wear a 3mm full and take a hood along just in case the 3mm is not enough. Seems like a pretty flexible way to go.

 

[WyDive]

I went to Coz after losing 105 lbs. Take the advice above and reweight
Ok I wore an Under Armor long sleeve shirt ( kinda silky skin tight from Gart Brothers)
over that I wore a 1mil fleece hooded vest and over that my 3/2 suit.
It was perfect for 2 to 3 dives a day for 5 days and 2 night dives and 2 Cenote dives
The Cenotes were the coldest of the week
The most amazing thing was the weight I only used 12 lbs of lead where I used to use nearly 20.
Bouyancy control was nothing short of a miracle, it was just awesome.
You will find breathing a lot different also
Have fun and dive alot

 

[scubadobadoo]

Might think about a 5 mil full, or at least a 3 mil full. You'll be cooler. I was when I lost a ton of weight.

I agree, me too. COnsider a 3 mil hood with whatever you use. As you know, your head being warm will make your whole body feel warmer. Congrats and have fun!