RE: [Paddlewise] Oversized wet suits

Personally I have never used a plain Neoprene Wetsuit of any thickness.

When diving, if the water is cold I wear a dry suit. If it isn't I wear the 
various Polartec layers

For myself the two piece suit (i.e. two layers of torso protection) can 
start to get warm in mid to upper 70 degree water if I am working at all. 
It is just fine during deco stops.

I have used the Polartec in several of the Cave Systems in Florida. It 
actually works well for me there. The water temps are around 70 with a high 
flow but then I'm working a little := )

I find I rarely use the neo vest, i.e. third torso layer.

For paddling I have only worn the top, or shorty so far. It can get a 
little warm but I unzip it. I have been comfortable for a few hours doing 
rescue practice in water around the low 50's.

Other than that I have no experience with this type of apparel.

.Hal

-----Original Message-----
From:	Bob Denton [SMTP:BDenton_at_aquagulf.com]
Sent:	den 7 september 2000 18:39
To:	'hal_at_mbox305.swipnet.se'; 'Wes Boyd'; 'paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net'
Subject:	RE: [Paddlewise] Oversized wet suits

I use a Henderson Polartec for scuba diving and IMHO, it's not as warm as
2mm neoprene but it's got no buoyancy, a plus for diving. If it's cold 
(less
than 80F) I use a 2mm neoprene vest over the Polartec, which is very
comfortable and significantly improves the insulating properties of the
Polartec.

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