wool sweater under wesuit?

[aujax]

A dive boat captain up here in long island told me that before he could afford a drysuit he used to wear a wool sweater under his .7mm. He claims it works great and retains 80% of your body heat. Anyone else try this?

 

[Mako Mark]

I have found that a badly fitting 7mm is not as warm as a well fitting 5mm. This said, I have used the lycra undershirts with the fleecy lining and this drastically reduces the movement of water in and out of the wetsuit, therefore keeping you warmer.

As for wool? give it a try that is the only real way to find out, it may be a little itchy I reckon.

 

[Gary D.]

A long time ago we used to wear panty hose and long johns under 1/4" taylor made wet suits. It made a big difference.

But is it DIR?

Gary D.

 

[Mako Mark]

A long time ago we used to wear panty hose and long johns under 1/4" taylor made wet suits. It made a big difference.

But is it DIR?

Gary D.

Gary, If the DIR guys are wearing panyhose they have to be black halcyon pantyhose, but, I think they should discuss this in their own forum away from the tender young ears of people on the basic scuba discussions board.

 

[yak]

aujax,

I have found that polypropylene long underwear provide an insulating effect. As with wool, it has ability to provide warmth when wet.

If you're a skier like me, you already have the right stuff.

 

[TTSkipper]

I do not remember what company it is, but there is a wetsuit company that makes wetsuits with a merino wool inner covering.