Wetsuits

RIZZEE said:
dont know where to get any, but this reminded me of something pretty cool i saw
http://designyoutrust.com/2009/05/15/wetsuits-by-bydiddo-powered-by-nature/
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They look pretty sweet.....but massive shark bite would be better. ;)


JBuk said:
I'm suprised a Geordie would actually wear even a 3mm wetsuit

usually an extra t shirt is sufficient :p
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that made me LOL. Im not a geordie tho.

if you girls are buying a drysuit, gotta be the NPX lucifer.
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He says for diving & for winter (although I would think a drysuit would be preferable for winter ) In UK waters I would think 7mm is the minimum in summertime as the water doesn't get that much warmer
 
not sure how much difference diving makes but i surf and kitesurf all winter in a 5/3 suit and in summer its a 3/2 shortie. diving obv ur fully submerged so head grea is obv necessary but 5mm kept me snug all winter
 
Tobywon said:
not sure how much difference diving makes but i surf and kitesurf all winter in a 5/3 suit and in summer its a 3/2 shortie. diving obv ur fully submerged so head grea is obv necessary but 5mm kept me snug all winter
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Most people seem to be more worried about surface temp after coming back up... but with diving you have to consider the thermocline. It can get pretty chilly when you cross it.
 
Yeah diving will make a huge difference due to being in the water for quite a while, it also gets a bit colder deep down

It's better to stay warm and prevent fatigue, hypothermia, etc which are not good for a diver
 
Plus when diving the less effort you make the better you are on air.

Topside sports help keep you warm, all that dashing and running. Diving is a lazy sport when done right so you cool quicker.
 
Does it really get that much colder when diving as opposed to being on the surface!?! I've been coaching surfing this week and found my 3/2mm shortie plenty warm enough, never mind 5mm+!
 
yak.h'cir said:
Does it really get that much colder when diving as opposed to being on the surface!?! I've been coaching surfing this week and found my 3/2mm shortie plenty warm enough, never mind 5mm+!
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Obviously it depends where you are diving but generally around the UK the water doesn't get that warm, being fully submersed in cold(ish) water for 45minutes or so each dive can reduce the bodies core temperature, even a degree or 2 can slow the mind and also make each task physicallly harder to achieve, it can make the whole experience more exhausting and like The_blue says it will cause you to use more air. It can be quite dangerous.
 
yak.h'cir said:
Does it really get that much colder when diving as opposed to being on the surface!?! I've been coaching surfing this week and found my 3/2mm shortie plenty warm enough, never mind 5mm+!
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Yes. Cross the thermocline and you'll notice. Next time you're out, just dive down in a straight line for as long as possible. Depending on where you are, you should be able to cross the thermocline, where the water will very suddenly become a lot colder. Easier to notice in warmer waters.

It's the seperation of the mixed warm water heated by the sun and mixed by tide, waves and current, and the colder current that runs below it. It can be a drastic change actually. The most noticeable ive seen was in the south of France, and again off the coast of Oman (but it was deeper down than in France).

Interesting stuff, im sure you will agree. I've bored myself just looking back over it.
 
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