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Old 01-03-2021, 08:03 AM   #11
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Re: Diving Christmas Present

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Originally Posted by mleach2114 View Post
Got a 5mil wetsuit to hopefully tolerate cooler water temps and extend my diving season
One item I always bring with me is a 2 mil vest even in summer. Just in case you hit a cold water pocket. If you bring a vest you'll be good for at least 2 dives this winter. The first dive with the 5 mil. and the second dive with the dry vest on underneath the wet 5 mil.. I know some guys bring a small cooler of hot water and let their cold wet suit soak in hot water. I tried that a few times. Does keep that "initial" cold water shock at bay. A beanie or hood helps a lot too.
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