Pepa
Registered
Hi there, I'm deciding between those undersuits for diving between 0°C- 7°C (Arctic Ocean). Which one would you recommend?
Cheers,
Cheers,
Undersuit Halo 3D, Santi BZ400 or Waterproof 2 X Body 665 GR
- Thread starter Pepa
- Start date
Please register or login
Welcome to ScubaBoard, the world's largest scuba diving community. Registration is not required to read the forums, but we encourage you to join. Joining has its benefits and enables you to participate in the discussions.
Benefits of registering include
- Ability to post and comment on topics and discussions.
- A Free photo gallery to share your dive photos with the world.
- You can make this box go away
Frogman82
Contributor
It really depends on your tolerance and feeling of cold. But I would suggest the bz400 in combination with a passive vest such as the fourth element x-core.
broncobowsher
Contributor
I'll throw my reference points out there.
My Halo 3D is fairly close my BZ200 (heated, but not using the heater).
I hear the Halo AR is much warmer than the Halo 3D.
That would throw the Halo 3D out of your option list as it isn't for waters as cold as you want to use it.
No reference with the waterproof line.
I have seen a BZ400 and it is much more than a Halo 3D or BZ200, more correct for your profile. I would still be looking at a heated version for as cold as you are looking at. Just because you have it doesn't mean you have to use it, or even use it at full power.
My Halo 3D is fairly close my BZ200 (heated, but not using the heater).
I hear the Halo AR is much warmer than the Halo 3D.
That would throw the Halo 3D out of your option list as it isn't for waters as cold as you want to use it.
No reference with the waterproof line.
I have seen a BZ400 and it is much more than a Halo 3D or BZ200, more correct for your profile. I would still be looking at a heated version for as cold as you are looking at. Just because you have it doesn't mean you have to use it, or even use it at full power.
Frogman82
Contributor
I would also recommend you take a look at the weezle extreme plus. It needs a bit of gas in the suit, but it is super cozy and warm.
I told in another thread I do have the BZ400 and I am happy with it. But no comparisson and not yet very cold diving below 6°C.
I would suggest the bZ420X which is a bit more extreme. You may then optionally use a santi heated vest, and with a regular battery you can use it for maybe 2 complete dives of your duration.
Heat vest means it would b optional and you heat underneath your main insulation, i.e. more effective. Then you can optionally choose heated gloves on top, which may for your kind of work be a good option.
Important is a good base layer which transports moisture from your body and a good middle layer made from Merino wool or similar.
I also suggest the santi primaloft socks. With sime baselayer socks I did not even notice I am in cold water at all.
Plus for the Santi: with no extra cost they adjust some of the measures and put your name on it.
I would suggest the bZ420X which is a bit more extreme. You may then optionally use a santi heated vest, and with a regular battery you can use it for maybe 2 complete dives of your duration.
Heat vest means it would b optional and you heat underneath your main insulation, i.e. more effective. Then you can optionally choose heated gloves on top, which may for your kind of work be a good option.
Important is a good base layer which transports moisture from your body and a good middle layer made from Merino wool or similar.
I also suggest the santi primaloft socks. With sime baselayer socks I did not even notice I am in cold water at all.
Plus for the Santi: with no extra cost they adjust some of the measures and put your name on it.
Similar threads
