wetsuit?

[auberg]

I'm heading to Oahu in about a week, and the space in my suitcase is getting very low. I'm wondering at this time of the year, what are the water temps like? Do I need a 3mm wetsuit? I'll make everything fit if I do, but I would rather have a little extra space if not.

Thanks

Frank

 

[Cacia]

I'm heading to Oahu in about a week, and the space in my suitcase is getting very low. I'm wondering at this time of the year, what are the water temps like? Do I need a 3mm wetsuit? I'll make everything fit if I do, but I would rather have a little extra space if not.

Thanks

Frank

Yes! You need a wetsuit. Water is not tropical here. I think it is about 76 F at the moment. At least three mil, I use a vest in addition. You could rent one.... Oh go ahead, pack some exta bags, you're making me look bad. Whats up with all this light packing?

 

[Al Mialkovsky]

I am ok in a 3 mil suit, I am better in a 5 mil

And I ain't boney

 

[KrisB]

I'm comfortable in a 3mm shorty. But I'm not boney, either...

 

[auberg]

Thanks guys. I'll leave the wetsuit in the bag. I'm not boney either. (not by a stretch.)


I've never been to Hawaii before and I'm new to diving, so I wanted to make sure I had everything I needed.

 

[justleesa]

Yeah, all depends on you and what you are used to. As stated above the water temps are in high 70's. We have people that layer their suits, I wear a 3 mil and I have seen others not wear a suit at all. I'm talking about wet suit....they do have a bathing suit on. Didn't want to get your hopes up there .

The more "natural insulation" people seem to have, the less suit they wear. Better to have your own suit and not need it than vice versa

 

[LioKai]

high 70's?? GEEZ!! lately we have been about 82, even at depth. Perhaps the next group get-together should be in Kona. (hint hint)

 

[justleesa]

Start planning for next year Loikai

 

[mossym]

i was getting chilly after a week of diving in a 3mm, not bad, but if you're going to be doing a lot of diving, you might want a 5mm

 

[kidspot]

Maui's been consistently at 81* for shore diving lately. Though with all the stormy weather this week it may have dropped a bit ... I'll find out tomorrow.

I'm barely comfortable in a 3mil full for 90 minute dives, and wouldn't mind a 5mil (and I have plenty of natural insulation ... I'm what you'd call a "well rounded individual" lol)

Aloha, Tim