Too Cold?

[MOMMA]

I just completed my open water cert in a quarry. The surface temp was 60, but at 30 feet it was a chilly 49. I had a 5mm wet suit, hood and gloves on and I got cold. My advise is that you will diffently need more than the shorty to be comfortable. Being cold really takes away from the fun.

 

[Aquamore]

.... and I am Liberally built from relaxed muscle. I have a physique most Rhinos would stampede for!

As for my 'abs'....... well who needs a six pack when you can have the whole barrel.

The only problem is when I sunbathe on the beach.... Greenpeace keep try ing to roll me back into the water!

Aquamore
"Who says you have to be fat to be stout".

 

[socaldiver]

I have been in 60 degree water with a 2 pc 3 mil and have been comfy. On the other hand, I have been in 70 degree water with a 3 mil and have been cold. Everyone's body metabolism is different, so what might be good for me may not be good for you.

I believe it also depends on your activity at depth. If you are "moving" then the 3 mil might be ok, but if you are sitting on the bottom waiting your turn to do a skills test then it might get chilly.

I have also seen people dive off Catalina in 55 degree with a 3 mil, no gloves, no hood. Incredible!!.

A hood and gloves are definitely recommended, IMHO, to help keep the heat in your body.

 

[HDrider]

At least 7mm in a quarry it is gonna be cold below the thermocline

 

[Chrismac]

I live in the eastern part of Canada, and 62º is nice for up here and i usually go with my dry suit untill mid june. lol then I use a 6 mil wet

 

[Aquamore]

Were I come from we dive without suits

Aquamore