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Old 03-31-2014, 07:19 AM   #1
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Wet Suit Recommendations

I was wondering what the good people here in SE Florida use for wet suits and what they recommend. Thicknesses, brands, time of year and where (inshore, beach dives, offshore). I have been using a camo under armor long sleeve with black board shorts with some success, but it feels like it's time to do things "the right way". Thanks in advance!
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Old 03-31-2014, 09:48 AM   #2
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I just got the new aqua lung , in 5 and 3 mil .
super comfortable.
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Bear brand is also popular .
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Old 03-31-2014, 04:26 PM   #3
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Camo doesn't make a difference, at least in my experience. Cool guy factor is definitely there.

Once the water gets around 70 to 78 I wear a 3mm 1 piece, I keep a 2mm hooded vest for longer dives or if it's really cold. Summer I wear a t shirt , rashguard or 1mm black neoprene top. Occasionally I get out an open cell free dive suit that's compressed to hell and back , easier to move around in though. For the record I use all this on scuba, if I do any free diving it's in shallow water.
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Old 03-31-2014, 05:02 PM   #4
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I dive a 5mm Henderson aqualock. it is a little thick for the summer, but I work in the dive industry so i'm underwater for long periods of time and I've never been cold.
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Old 03-31-2014, 09:26 PM   #5
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5mm with a core warmer underneath in the winter time. 3mm for the summer.
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Old 03-31-2014, 10:33 PM   #6
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I think there are a lot of good brands out there if you are willing to pay the money for a better suit. A cheap hood will make you a lot warmer regardless of the suit.

I have a Bare that is freakin awesome and i just picked up a pinnacle (cheaper 3 mil without the merino wool) that was totally worth the money.
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Bare is good as well as oneill. both super soft.

Pinnacles are good suits too provided they fit your body, some of their suits have a very specific fit.
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I was wondering what the good people here in SE Florida use for wet suits and what they recommend. Thicknesses, brands, time of year and where (inshore, beach dives, offshore). I have been using a camo under armor long sleeve with black board shorts with some success, but it feels like it's time to do things "the right way". Thanks in advance!

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i used closed cell suits for a few years and then tried an open cell Mako suit. The open cell is as warm as a 5 mil closed cell and is less bulky than a 3 mil closed cell. Much more comfortable. I wont be buying any more closed cell suits.
I think the camo matters if you are free diving (any color other than black is good, you want a non-shark color). All colors are the same for scuba since you have so much other stuff on.
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I use a 3mm open cell mako suit. I am happy with it. You will need to learn the ins and outs of putting them on with lube or conditioner. Having a wetsuit greatly increases your breath hold ability.
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I'll be free diving. Mostly off the beach or on a couple ICW spots.
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3mm should be good for the colder portions of the year, later maybe board shorts and wetsuit top...

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Thanks to everyone for the recommendations and info. I have a better understanding of what I'm looking at and looking for now. Decisions decisions...
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Old 04-05-2014, 09:42 PM   #14
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3mm should be good for the colder portions of the year, later maybe board shorts and wetsuit top...

$215.00 Yamamoto Rubber, with pads and knife pocket....



Got the blue a few months ago.

It is awesome, I barely feel that its on and it is super warm
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Old 04-06-2014, 07:46 PM   #15
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The makos were so highly recommended by the good people here at SB that I looked at those first. They have green camo 3 mil open cell suits on clearance for $85. I ordered one of those. Can't beat that deal, I think. They also have 1.5 and 3.5 closed cell 1 pieces for around $60. Might be good for a backup or warmer suit.
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