I recently experienced cooler waters in Rangiroa....average temp was 84:) with thermoclines to a cold 82:( ...Burrrrrr
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It would be nice to have warm tropic waters, but we really can't complain. Socal water isn't really that cold. In a 7mm and a hooded vest, I can't say I've ever been that cold. Plus dry suits are a pain in the butt, too much work (sometimes), can't just hose them off and hang them up like a wetsuit.
LOL...I think 7mm is a pain in the butt:mad: ...but I have not had one of those on since I got certified in 2000:) ......I wear a 1mm shorty....the only way to dive:D
Switching from a wetsuit to a drysuit is like switching from a PC to a Mac, you'll NEVER go back except for tropical of course.
Especially the Viking rubberized drysuits which dry off really fast.
Even if they are wet inside they are still warmer than a semidry or wetsuit. Unfortunately SJ you are wrong about the 1mm shortie being the only way to dive. Theres always the bikini. Much more appealling but only if its on a female body.
Matt
yeah maybe when I grow old and rich (hopefully) I'll get one, but I'll always still surf in a wetsuit, so why not dive in one too.