Which Wetsuit to choose?

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g1138:
You have a really good chance of sweating in 65F waters in a 7mm farmer john, especially if you pee.....I'd say tropical waters have pampered you a bit. ;D
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I hear that I got buddies that will only use there 7mm in the springs here that are 72F year round. I ware a 3mm only cause I do multipull dives and am under for long periods.

To the OP, With you being small all the way around I would for sure use a solid 7mm for your check out dives that are going to be in the 50'sF
 
LakeCountyDiver:
I hear that I got buddies that will only use there 7mm in the springs here that are 72F year round. I ware a 3mm only cause I do multipull dives and am under for long periods.
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I guess it depends where you're used to diving and living. I used to be incredibly skinny, so cold was pretty much my daily life, both in and out of the water. :D
 
If you buy, don't be in a hurry. As previously stated, fit is most important. If it feels too tight, it probably is.
 
I'm usually cold. My dive buddy will dive in Tshirt & swim trunks down to 68deg. Me, I'm in a 3mm at minimum (even in 88 deg), 7mm for anything below 75ish, drysuit @70deg. And I spent my first year in SoCal 50s-60s in 7mm with a 7mm core warmer (equal to a 7m FJ/jacket setup).

My point is that everyone has different temperature tolerances.

I've rarely gotten "hot" in the water in any wetsuit. The few times I felt warm, I just tugged on the neck to let in a bit of water.
Now, standing around on land, those suits can make you feel too warm even dizzy. That just means, GET WET fast.

I would rent whatever your instructor recommends for the environment you will do your check out dives, make sure it fits you well. After that, take your time and invest in the appropriate suit for the appropriate task. Some surf suits may compress more at depth losing some of it's warmth factor. If you are active in watersports, you will probably end up with a wardrobe of exposure protection.

Enjoy your dives, stay warm, and do share your experiences here on Scubaboard.
 
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