Which wet suit

[SteveC]

Thanks for the info, I'd like to dive as much of the year as possible.
I took a look at the Tripple L web site and it's appears that you can get a custom made 7mm wet suit for under $100. Does anyone have an oppinion on this company?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Hoosier]

Good. You might get the new suit that is made of hyperstretch materials.

 

[ScubaMike05]

Just my 2cents. Get a Henderson suit. They specialize in wetsuits and have the hyperstretch material. I got myself a 3mil hyperstretch and i'm totally happy with it.

 

[Zoomer]

Can anyone tell me what the recommended wet suit thickness is for particular temp ranges? Like a 3 mm is good for X temp to X temp and a 5 mm is good for.....

Thanks

 

[FLDVR]

What about compressability at depth? My 5mil is toasty topside but still leaves me freezing at depth. The 3mil rates the same at depth. and is much more comfortable.
I am hearing good things overall about the Hyperstretch 3mil all around.
Henry

From the frigid, unforgiving waters of the south.

 

[Scuba Jerm]

Any thoughts on which wet suit to purchase. 3mm, 5mm or 7mm. I will be doing cold water most of the time. Are the thicker ones harder to put on?

Thanks,
Steve

Steve. I have spent most of my life with a wetsuit. Whether it be for surfing or scuba diving.... in comparison to normal clothes, yes wetsuits are hard to put on and take off no matter what thickness you have. I would go with a good quality 7mm suit... that way you don't have to worry about ever getting cold and they are not that much different than a 5mm. We sell tons of them, and of all the stuff we sell, wetsuits is my area of specialty, I love em!

 

[Scuba Jerm]

Can anyone tell me what the recommended wet suit thickness is for particular temp ranges? Like a 3 mm is good for X temp to X temp and a 5 mm is good for.....

Thanks

I think it depends on your tolerance to cold water. Me personally I use a 3mm for temps ranging from the low 70's to the low 80's. Anything below 70 I like to use a 7mm. Why buy a 5mm when a 7mm is not that much more and you can be comfortable in almost any temp of water? I don't know many people who have complained about being to hot with a 7mm in 70 degree water. Hope this helps. PM me for more detailed info.

 

[SteveAD]

there is no such thing as one perfect suit for everything. here in new england I feel eveyone shoud have a 7mm (or drysuit) for local and a 3mm or similar for travel. as far as temp range for a given suit type, since different people have different levels of cold tolerance I won't even attempt to put numbers to it, but conceptually:

3mm--appropriate for water you can stay in while wearing just a swim suit

5mm-- appropriate for water you can take a quick dip in just a swimsuit

7mm--appropriate for water you don't want to get into without insulation

 

[wkyongae@aol.com]

I have a Tripple L 7mm full suit with hood and have found the suit to work for me but I only snorkel here in the Puget Sound water temp running around 48 degrees.

 

[Squid]

If you need a thick suit, like a 7mm, get a Henderson Hyperstretch and it'll make your life a lot easier. I got mine from Scuba Toys and it's awesome. Very comfortable and quick to don. You can also layer if necessary. I've got a hooded core warmer I use under it sometimes.