RE: [Paddlewise] Wetsuit sizing help needed for Newbie

From: Bob Denton <gulfstream_at_flinet.com>
Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 21:57:00 -0400
I'm losing you here? Sandy purchased a 2mm/1mm (Not a farmer John...1mm
AND 2mm) wet suit to paddle California?! I stated that the last time I
got wet in Cal, was in a 7MM wet suit, albeit diving, and found the
water temperature brutal. Before I moved to Florida, I could dive 76-77F
without a wet suit..now I need a 3mm suit for the low 80s! 

As you pointed out, acclimation is critical and the water Sandy and I
have been exposed to the past few weeks is 79-80F. If you point is that
she should have a dry top...no argument there. I have no paddled in
California waters but used to wave ski in South Africa which was similar
to Monterrey conditions. A quarter inch suit in mid summer was
necessary.

Please clarify you last post.

cya


> individual responses also vary greatly. What is the context for your 
> panning a 3mm farmer john with a drytop and a fleece top.   Did you 
> dive deep, 


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