Which exposure suit for Eastern Canada?

[orlock]

I'm moving back to Atlantic Canada this summer. I'd like to dive there, but have no idea what exposure to wear.

Being in Asia, I have absolutely no idea what I need. I went back this past summer and was told to buy everything from a 7mm+ wetsuit to a drysuit with insulated inner garment. Could anyone from that area please help me with suit selection, pro and cons, etc. I have only dived in tropical waters, so I don't have a clue!

Planning to dive mainly in Cape Breton and Mainland Nova Scotia.

Which would be the best type of exposure suit to get?

I favour mobility and have above average resistance to cold.

Any and all help would be appreciated!

Orlock

 

[Boogie711]

You could go wet if you don't plan on doing any advanced or repetitive dives, of course, but you're going to be far more comfortable in a drysuit. Let's keep this in mind Orlock - it's the North Atlantic.

 

[SubMariner]

Dry suit.

Or is it one word?

Regardless, you will be much happier if you dive dry.

Bonne chance,

 

[orlock]

Boogie711 and Namor ,
thanks for the advice. Now that's decided, I think I'm gong shopping online for a drysuit. I've looked at the DUI FLX 50/50 and the Oceanic Aerdura.

Thanks again for your invaluable help! Nothing like hearing it from someone who's dived in cold water, eh?

Orlock