What to get Wet or Dry?

[Flscubadad]

Im about to start rebreather training. My first chose is a drysuit but the one I want is on back order. How long could I expect to stay down in the FL Springs 68-72*F with a good 7mm and Hood? Im not skin and bones I have some meat around my Mussels

 

[tbone1004]

I can do 3 hour dives on open circuit in a 5mm in the springs with a good 7mm hood. More comfortable with a good hooded vest, but not that difficult. I'm from New England though so I have a very high cold water tolerance.
On a CCR you'll be more comfortable due to the warm air vs. cold air.

 

[Flscubadad]

Thanks for the input tbone

 

[tbone1004]

Thanks for the input tbone

what suit is backordered for you?

also, depending on surface temps, that time goes up and down btw. Right now, it would be down, and I would not do multiple dives exceeding 90 minutes like that because there is no chance to really warm up at the surface. Pros and cons, but a 7mm with a good hood will last you a good long while

 

[Flscubadad]

Hollis 300X or waterproof D10ISS in 3X only options I had (long story)

 

[tbone1004]

contact O'Three, cheaper and better than both of those suits and ship pretty quick

 

[KevinNM]

If you fit into a non-custom sized Santi and don't care about color, Halcyon seems to often have a decent selection in house they can finish for you in a couple of days via Extreme Exposure or other FL dealer. But they are not inexpensive.

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

I can do a three hour dive in most North Florida caves in a 7 mil wetsuit on my CCR. It does get uncomfortable during deco.

Hollis back ordering gear?? Some things never change....

 

[Flscubadad]

Thanks for the input guys. I have 2 weeks before Training so I'm crossing my fingers Hollis says first of Feb for my Suit.. we will see, I rather pay(cry) once then settle for less.

 

[tbone1004]

do your training wet and get properly high quality suit.