wetsuit underwear

[uspap]

I have a 13 mm core and get cold. I tried adding a 3.2 spring suit under it and it worked pretty good. I was definitely warmer. It is more bulky and you need to add about 5lbs. It was worth it to me. I'm going to be shopping for a dry suit later today.
I usually dive Monterey and water temp is typically 52.

 

[Gary D.]

I wear them when playing hockey to stay cooler so I am sure they won't keep you any warmer,

What makes you say that? I'm a LEO and we DO wear it to stay warm on days and night shifts. It works very well at sub zero temps with a howling wind. Much better than the majority of thermals out there.

Gary D.

 

[uspap]

OK I must be weird. I tried a dry suit on today and hated it with a capitol H. I run hot and I would die between dives. I felt like I was being strangled. It was a total pain. I don't mind getting wet in a wet suit, that is part of the fun to me. What am I missing here? Is a dry suit not for everyone? Money is not the object, I just don't like the feeling of a dry suit.

 

[Gary D.]

OK I must be weird. I tried a dry suit on today and hated it with a capitol H. I run hot and I would die between dives. I felt like I was being strangled. It was a total pain. I don't mind getting wet in a wet suit, that is part of the fun to me. What am I missing here? Is a dry suit not for everyone? Money is not the object, I just don't like the feeling of a dry suit.

If it doesn't fit properly they can be a pain and normally just get out of it between dives. Sometimes we are in them for several hours on the surface and roast like a holiday turkey but you learn tricks. One time try isn't fair for you or the suit.

Gary D.

 

[Surelyshirly]

Cherk O'Neill's website for their dive gear. They do have undergear for wetsuits including one lined with a fleece.

My sons surf (Jersey cold waters) and they use the rashguards with the lining.

 

[andyallen69]

Fourth Element Thermocline gear is designed to be worn under a wet suit and can be worn on its own in warmer waters