Tropics and Pool Wetsuit

[RVBldr]

I'm normally doing dry but will be off to the Turks and Caicos in April (74-76 F) in addition to needing something for use in a pool that runs a little cool. I'm thinking a layered system might be a good choice, such as a Lavacore full jumpsuit and a 3mm shorty. Any other suggestions?

 

[Xaryo]

If you intend to go in the ocean, forget the shorty. You'll need all the lenght of a full suit to protect you from jelly fish, abrasion and accodental contact with coral.

I would not dive the ocean without a full suit.

 

[swimmer_spe]

If you intend to go in the ocean, forget the shorty. You'll need all the lenght of a full suit to protect you from jelly fish, abrasion and accodental contact with coral.

I would not dive the ocean without a full suit.

I dove in Hawaii and the water was 85F, AKA bath water. I bought a 3mm full suit and wore gloves not to stay warm, but to avoid ripping my skin on the various coral.

Still have it, even though I may only use it once every few years.

 

[RJP]

74-76f... Any other suggestions?

dry!

 

[eelnoraa]

dry!

no kidding especially if you are doing multi-day dives.

 

[chauncy19]

don't have direct experience with it but Lavacore seems like the way to go. would be interested in feedback about it. I use hederson 17oz polyolefin dive skin that I have been very happy with but will have to replace it some day. thought of buying another but maybe Lavacore one is way to go.
i am sure dry is better but too much for me given I am purely recreational and occasional diver.
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[RVBldr]

I've thought about the dry option as well, but with pool sessions thrown in, I'm looking at flexibility, that's the rational behind something like Lavacore jumpsuit with a 3mm shorty over it for additional warmth.