What is a good wet suit for Florida waters

[Diehl]

Hi All, I was advised by my instructor to get a wet suit as soon as I get certified or before. So I want a full body wet suit that won't break me I was looking for one in the $100 range. I was told we have alot of sea urchins where I live. I really like the Aqualung wetsuits but the only place I see that has them is in Austrelia? What do you guys suggest?

 

[Diehl]

Is this one OK?
http://beckersurf.com/ProductDetails.asp?product_id=10644

 

[garyfotodiver]

Is this one OK?
http://beckersurf.com/ProductDetails.asp?product_id=10644

That looks allright. I use a 3mm single piece and am always warm. A shorty is also warm enough, but I get sunburned on my arms and legs.

 

[Padipro]

Perfect. I dive a 3 mil Mares suit in the summer and then switch to a 5 mil semi dry in the winter with a hood. This is a good suit to start with and later if you need a little more warmth get a hooded vest to wear under the suit.

This winter I'm switching to a dry suit. The longer I'm in Florida the colder the water seems to get. Guess I'm just getting spoiled with the warm water here.

 

[Wendy]

Go to Diver's Direct in West Palm Beach. They have descent prices on wetsuits.

I got a 3 mm farmer john and a 3mm long sleeve shorty. When I just wear the shorty I wear a skin under it to protect my legs from the knees down.

Sea Urchins should be a non-issue. If you have proper trim and bouynacy you should NEVER be on the bottom where they are at.

 

[Diehl]

Is the size charts online really that accurate? I don't want to get the wrong size. I have looked at the ones at the LDS But really don't like them. But if I try them on will it be the same with other brands?

 

[Padipro]

The best bet is to actually try the suit on before you buy. As Wendy said Divers Direct has some great 3 mil suits for about $100. Go try one on at the store and there won't be any problems with the fit.