Wetsuit help please....

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MattM

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Hey guys, looking at a wetsuit for colder (to me :wink:) water this spring.... I am in Central Arkansas and already have a hyperstretch 3mm jumpsuit, 3mm core warmer and hood and gloves. I dove this combo last spring in rescue class and was mildly uncomfortable.... I am looking for a warmer suit for early season classes as I am now a divemaster and will be spending quite a bit of time in the water with students. Water temp during spring here can be from 55* to about 65* or so, I am looking at the pinnacle ME7 or ME5 and possibly the arctic 7/5 semi-dry (although I really don't like the idea of not being able to relieve myself in it) also the henderson gold core 7/5 has crossed my mind. I am interested in knowing anyone's experiences with these suits and which one you guys think I might enjoy more.... I tend to not get cold to easily and dove the GBR in Australia back in october and was comfortable in a skin and 3mm hyperstretch (72*-74*). Also I am 6'2" and 235# with a 32" inseam....

Thanks,
Matt
 
I have dove the gold core henderson and love it you might want to look at a dry suit would actually fit your needs better.
several reasons I say that you will be in water for extended period, and at diffrent times of the year, also you can put pee valve and be set , you could get a shell suit and vary the amount of insulation: ask your dive shop they be happy to help you I am sure.
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/teric/

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