What to get Wet or Dry?

[KevinNM]

I think managing a DS for the first time and a rebreather seems a bit overly ambitious. If it's just a different DS maybe not, but I'd want to do a few dives in it at least before adding something like a rebreather to the mix.

 

[DA Aquamaster]

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

I agree, it's a really bad idea to show up to any class in a new configuration and learning to manage the volume of a dry suit while learning to manage the volume of a rebreather would create a very steep learning curve.

Just use your wet suit. I've done 120 minute dives in a 5mm wet suit, and I've done two of them per day in N FL with no issues. Just invest in a Surfur or similar to ensure you get properly warmed up between dives if you do multiple dives per day.

In a 7mm you should have no problems with warmth, although you'll need more weight to get down than with most dry suits with thin under garments, or a 5mm wet suit, and you need to be sure you have enough lift in your wing to float the compressed suit, the bailout gas and the rebreather.

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The particular rebreather makes a difference, but trim can sometimes be an issue and you may eventually find that a dry suit gives you a bit more control over trim. But worry about that later, while you are building hours after your initial class.