GF and I are new divers (less then 20 dives each) and have a trip planned the first week of May to Kona. We planned this trip before we were divers but now since we are diving is on the list. Right now it looks like we will have 3-4 days 2 dives/day with one day of 3-4 dives. Talking to a local diver he says temps are running between 73-75. He said right now 5mm wetsuits are the norm but some people bring their own 7mm and are happy or can flush if they get too warm.
We are from the PNW so we both currently have full 7mm with 7mm FJ. GF will be using her 7mm full (since it is what we have). I picked up a used Whites Aqua Pro SE and did my last 2 dives in it (including my "check out"). Since I have the new suit I am considering taking it not for the warmth but because the dives I did in it I felt like I had way better trim. The suit seemed to feel more natural to me if that makes sense. As far as packing goes both are about the same weight and size.
I am a little worried about running hot because I am on the warm side. My plan was to just wear a pair of basic poly/wool thermal underwear I have.
I understand that exposure protection is very personal but I am looking for any thoughts because I have no first hand experience here. I tried doing a search on similar topics but apparently I was not using the correct terms to get threads that answered my questions.
We are from the PNW so we both currently have full 7mm with 7mm FJ. GF will be using her 7mm full (since it is what we have). I picked up a used Whites Aqua Pro SE and did my last 2 dives in it (including my "check out"). Since I have the new suit I am considering taking it not for the warmth but because the dives I did in it I felt like I had way better trim. The suit seemed to feel more natural to me if that makes sense. As far as packing goes both are about the same weight and size.
I am a little worried about running hot because I am on the warm side. My plan was to just wear a pair of basic poly/wool thermal underwear I have.
I understand that exposure protection is very personal but I am looking for any thoughts because I have no first hand experience here. I tried doing a search on similar topics but apparently I was not using the correct terms to get threads that answered my questions.