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I have a 4th Element Arctic Undergarment that I pair with my DUI TLS 350 for cold water diving. Local conditions get down in the mid and low- 40's in the winter. In these temperatures, I'm warm the first 15 minutes of a dive and start to chill after that; after 45 minutes to an hour in water I'm shivering and uncomfortably cold. I've layered a Hot Chilli's thermal base under it, but still need something more. Im a lean female and tend to get cold easy.
Unfortunately the headed undergarments and the crazy 400g fleece $600 suits are out of the budget. Does anyone have any recommendations on what to layer on top of or below the Arctic to stay warm? Ive been looking at some of the vests, but aren't sure of their effectiveness? Anyone tried the 4th Element Xerotherm or a less expensive alternative to layer under? My Arctic fits me pretty snug; there wouldn't be a lot of room for much more fabric under it.
We got called out to a dive last week in the snow and 39 degree water temps and I absolutely froze, I'm ready to get something to help keep the chill out a bit more!
Thanks in Advanced,
Unfortunately the headed undergarments and the crazy 400g fleece $600 suits are out of the budget. Does anyone have any recommendations on what to layer on top of or below the Arctic to stay warm? Ive been looking at some of the vests, but aren't sure of their effectiveness? Anyone tried the 4th Element Xerotherm or a less expensive alternative to layer under? My Arctic fits me pretty snug; there wouldn't be a lot of room for much more fabric under it.
We got called out to a dive last week in the snow and 39 degree water temps and I absolutely froze, I'm ready to get something to help keep the chill out a bit more!
Thanks in Advanced,